Delosperma nubigenum 'Basutoland'

Also Known As

Basultoland Yellow Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 2'

planting zones

6a-10b

Delosperma nubigenum 'Basutoland' plant details

Delosperma nubigenum 'Basutoland' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma nubigenum 'Basutoland'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma nubigenum 'Basutoland'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright yellow single flowers burst into colour in early summer and continue right through fall. Ice plants are long-blooming and carefree succulent mat-forming perennials similar to sedums that thrive in heat, drought and nearly any well-drained soil. Very hardy but should be protected from winter wet either with very well drained soil or in the rainshadow of a house or other structure. Great in containers. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An easy and cold hardy ground-covering succulent selected by the Berkeley Botanic Garden, to only 6" tall forming clumps to 2' wide that trail over walls or containers or create an colorful mat, the evergreen leaves turning red in winter. Summer flowers are bright yellow daisys nearly covering the plant from late spring into summer. Sun to part shade is best in very well-drained soil with at least occasional summer water once established. Surprisingly frost hardy, accepting temperatures below 0 °F in USDA zone 6.