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Delosperma macei

Also Known As

  • Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 2"-4"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Delosperma macei plant details

Delosperma macei is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma macei

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma macei

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Quite small, delicate, white flowers over the usual succulent mat of grey-green leaves. Not sure on hardiness yet.

Gardening facts about Delosperma macei plant

How to Grow Delosperma macei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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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
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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
Photo of Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876 flower by Plant Select®
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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
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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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aka Beaufort West Ice Plant

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-7b

Size

Height: 1"

Width: 8"

  • sun
  • occasional
  • dry in summer
Photo of Delosperma 'Beaufort West' flower, form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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