Drosanthemum, Rosea Ice Plant, Showy Dewflower
Drosanthemumfloribundum 'Floribunda Purple'

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)
Species: floribundum (flor-ih-BUN-dum)
Cultivar: Floribunda Purple

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting