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Delosperma, Ice Plant 'Purple Ice'

Delospermacooperi

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Delosperma cooperi by stormyla
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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh)
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Species
cooperi (koo-PER-ee)
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Synonym
Mesembryanthemum cooperi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cockeysville, Maryland

East Setauket, New York

Yonkers, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Round Rock, Texas

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Collierville, TN | September 2018 | positive

Delosperma cooperi 'Purple Ice' is growing well in my zone 7b garden. It loves sun and tolerates drought.

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