Colorful, drought-tolerant groundcover

Purple Ice Plant

Colorful, drought-tolerant groundcover

Grows 1-3 in. tall, with 12-15 in. spread
Purple, daisylike flowers in summer
Succulent, gray-green foliage
Tolerates dry and sandy soils
Ideal for edging along walkways

Low-growing perennial thrives where other plants won't! Purple Ice Plant tolerates dry, sandy and gravelly soils. Growing 1-3 inches tall, with a 12-15 inch spread, its succulent, gray-green foliage provides color and texture to the garden. Throughout the summer, purple, daisylike flowers bloom. Often used as a groundcover in hard-to-grow areas and on slopes, Purple Ice Plant is also a good choice for planting in rock gardens and as edging along walkways. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Zones 5-9.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Delosperma cooperi
Height: 1 - 3
Spacing:12" - 15"
Spread:12" - 15"
Color: Rich Purple.
Size: 3" Pot
Zone: 5-9

Flower Form: 2" - 3" daisy-like flowers with narrow petals.
Growth Rate: Moderate once established, which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks.
Pruning: None necessary. n/a
Foliage: Short, fat succulent needle-like foliage, 1/2" - 3/4" long. Grey-green in color.