Delosperma

Vibrant flowers make an impressive display against succulent, gray-green foliage. An exceptional plant for dry, poor soils, it can be used as ground cover, in the rock garden, or as an edging in the perennial garden. Spreads quickly but not aggressively.

Companion Plants

Daylily

Fountain Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

Common name

Delosperma
Botanical name

Delosperma cooperi
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

5" (13 cm)
Habit

Mat-forming
Feed

In summer
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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