Delosperma congesta – Compact Yellow Ice Plant

Description

Delosperma congesta shows off bright yellow daisy-like blooms spring through fall, similar to Delosperma nubigenum (alpine yellow ice plant). The foliage of these two ice plants are quite different, however. Compact yellow ice plant is slower growing, forming a dense emerald mat of angular succulent leaves in a fairly small clump. In Latin, the species name literally means “congested”.

Hardy ice plants (Delosperma sp.) are low-growing succulents native to the alpine regions of southern Africa. While sporting attractive groundcover foliage, they are best known for their multitude of aster-like blooms .Ice plants work great in containers and planters, either by themselves or mixed with other plants. They add excellent low-growing color and texture planted in a rock garden, draping down a retaining wall, or planted anywhere a cold and drought tolerant ground cover or trailing plant is needed. They can also be used as permanent additions to hanging baskets.

Available sizes:

• Small: This plant is sold pre-finished (not yet full) in a 3.5″ pot for local orders and bare-rooted for shipped orders.

Specifications:

• Max height: 2″
• Max spread: 24″
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-11
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Water: nearly none required, but 1x per week increases flower and foliage performance
• Soil: Well-drained
• Wildlife: attracts pollinators