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Delosperma herbeum
Also Known As
- Hardy White Iceplant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 8b-10a
Delosperma herbeum plant details
Delosperma herbeum is a semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma herbeum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma herbeum
- USDA Zones: 8b - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Delosperma herbeum plant
How to Grow Delosperma herbeum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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
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