Delosperma congestum

Also Known As

Delosperma congesta
Congested Iceplant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-2"
W: 6"-24"

planting zones

5a-11

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Delosperma congestum plant details

Delosperma congestum is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma congestum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, floriferous, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma congestum

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Yellow flowers. Evergreen. Rockery plant.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Great plant for the well drained rock garden. Succulent evergreen foliage with bright daisy like flowers that bloom June-August. Best in sun with sharp drainage.

By: Garden World

Perfect for the full sun miniature garden. A slower growing and more condensed variety of the succulent perennial. This one is hardy, grows really low to the ground and flowers in early summer. Full sun to part sun. Let dry out between waterings to prevent over watering. Needs good drainage. Will spread gradually. Yellow blooms in early summer. Zones 6 to 9, hardy to -20 °F.

By: Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center

Tough as nails and cute as pie, Delosperma congesta bursts into a profusion of bright and clear yellow blooms in mid summer. The satiny, many petalled flowers are 1-1/2” across and are offset with a white eye. Blooming begins around May, peaks in the middle of summer and continues sporadically till late summer. The evergreen succulent foliage (to 1” tall and 30” across) makes a dense ground covering mat, perfect for trailing over the edge of a rock garden or container. Though fairly drought tolerant, this South African native succulent looks best with some summer water and a bit of feeding every so often.