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    Delosperma nelii

    Also Known As

    • Delosperma nellii
    • Ice Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Delosperma nelii plant details

    Delosperma nelii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma nelii

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 2 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma nelii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Exceedingly compact little ice plant with spring green leaves and a long season of cerise to purple from mid-spring until frost, sometimes taking a rest during high-heat periods. Only a couple of inches in height and a foot in width after several years. Rewarding for container, trough, or open sunny spot in the garden as long as the soil is well-drained. Frost hardy to USDA zone 5, possibly even colder.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Delosperma nelii plant

    How to Grow Delosperma nelii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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