Delosperma hirtum
Also Known As
- Ice Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Delosperma hirtum plant details
Delosperma hirtum is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma hirtum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma hirtum
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Delosperma hirtum plant
How to Grow Delosperma hirtum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- 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
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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