Hardy Ice Plant

Delosperma Cooperi

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Overview

Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground cover. It flourishes in full sun, reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches. Notable for its fuchsia daisy-like flowers, the plant blooms from early summer to frost. Its fleshy, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest. Requires well-drained soil and minimal water, making it perfect for water-conscious landscapes. Hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 5–9

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground cover

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Aizoaceae

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Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Its fleshy, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest; it requires minimal care once established, making it, image 34

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Notable for its fuchsia daisy-like flowers, the plant blooms from early summer to frost, image 33

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 18-24 inches; water requirements, image 32

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent ideal for ground, image 31

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — ground cover / succulent for full; and it is capable of tolerating heat and aridity with ease.<br><br>For the landscape

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — ground cover / succulent with pink blooms; requires well-drained soil and minimal water, making it perfect for

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — and it is capable of tolerating heat and aridity with ease.<br><br>For the landscape designer

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — pink flowers in the garden, image 28

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — and it is capable of tolerating heat and aridity with ease.<br><br>For the landscape designer; is a vigorous perennial

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Water requirements are low; ground cover / succulent with pink blooms

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — It requires minimal care once established, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping; commonly nestled in rock

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — typically in shades of magenta or purple; ground cover / succulent for full

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — evergreen leaves which are cylindrical and succulent in nature, image 23

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Commonly nestled in rock gardens; delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing perennial succulent

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — is a vigorous perennial ground cover known for its vibrant flower display and excellent drought resistance; typically in

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Requires well-drained soil and minimal water, making it perfect for water-conscious landscapes; it flourishes in full

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Its fleshy, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest; it requires minimal care once established, making it an

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — is a vigorous perennial ground cover known for its vibrant flower display and excellent drought resistance, image 66

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Commonly nestled in rock gardens; delosperma cooperi, the Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, low-growing, image 67

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — evergreen leaves which are cylindrical and succulent in nature, image 68

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — typically in shades of magenta or purple; ground cover / succulent for full, image 69

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — pink flowers in the garden, image 73

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — and it is capable of tolerating heat and aridity with ease.<br><br>For the landscape designer; is a vigorous, image 72

Hardy Ice Plant (Delosperma Cooperi) — Water requirements are low; ground cover / succulent with pink blooms, image 71

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