Scientific
Name
Delosperma nubigena
Common
Name
Hardy ice plant; Cloud-loving
hardy ice plant |
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Hardiness
Zones: 6 to 9 |
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: Rapid
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Size: 2 inches; spread of 3 feet |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to light
shade; well-drained soil
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Form:
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Texture:
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Foliage: Thick,
fleshy, shiny, bright light green leaves; 1.2 inches long; reddish
tinge in fall |
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Flower/Fruit: Solitary
chartreuse-yellow daisy-like flowers in spring |
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Comments: Space
plants 10 to 14 inches apart; good drought tolerance
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Cultivars:
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