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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typesucculent
Distribution
Delosperma congestum
congested ice plant
Flower Color
Description
Delospermum congestum is a mat-forming, spreading succulent with semi-cylindrical leaves that may flush red in the winter and daisy-like, bright yellow summer flowers
Mature Height
10m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.9 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantGenerally pest-freePatio and container plantsGravel gardenRock garden