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Delosperma echinatum
Also Known As
- Ice Plant
- Pickle Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Delosperma echinatum plant details
Delosperma echinatum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma echinatum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma echinatum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Delosperma echinatum
By: Dr. David Midgley
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By: Dr. David Midgley
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Gardening facts about Delosperma echinatum plant
How to Grow Delosperma echinatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Delosperma for your garden
aka Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 15"-20"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
- dry in summer
aka Delosperma cooperi 'Mesa Verde', Delosperma Mesa Verde®, Mesa Verde® Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Delosperma 'Oberg', Oberg Iceplant, Osberg Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Beaufort West Ice Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
6a-7b
Size
Height: 1"
Width: 8"
- sun
- occasional
- dry in summer
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