Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876

Also Known As

Delosperma cooperi 'Mesa Verde'
Delosperma Mesa Verde®
Mesa Verde® Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876 plant details

Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876 is a fast-growing evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer salmon flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma 'Kelaidis' PP13876

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Iridescent, salmon-pink flowers festoon this tiny sport of the alpine D. cooperi; vigorous, compact (2-4" tall) and floriferous (blooming spring-fall) a WONderful addition for rock garden, wall,o r xeriscape. S/M-D/GDr PP13876

By: Forestfarm

Metallic salmon-pink flowers. arc

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This iridescent, salmon-pink-flowered sport appeared among plants of a dwarf, alpine form of Delosperma cooperi at Denver Botanic Gardens in 1997. It is vigorous, compact and floriferous. Perennial. Garden loam, clay to gravely soils. USDA zones 4b-8 (up to 7,000').