A great ground cover for the hot dry areas of the yard.
Pronunciation
(del-oh-SPUR-muh)(noo-bee-GEE-num)
Plant Type
Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average, drought tolerant once established
Soil & Site
must be well drained, especially during the winter
Flowers
daisy-like, yellow, flowers open during the brightest part of the day and than close at night
Leaves
glossy, green, succulent
Dimensions
2-4 inches high, spreads over 24 inches, mat forming
Maintenance
spreads but easy to control
Propagation
seeds, cuttings
Native Site
Native to South Africa.
Misc Facts
The name Ice Plant originates from the fact that many species have calcium crystals that resemble ice on the foliage. The hardy species lack this characteristic.(syn. Mesembryanthemum nubigenum)