Delosperma cooperi

Common name(s): Cooper's ice plant

Description: perennial; a vigorous evergreen groundcover native to South Africa and on of the most commonly found species in horticulture. Succulent foliage and vibrant magenta-pink flowers in spring and summer. Performs best in lean soil; a mulch of gravel directly under the leaves will prevent winter dieback.

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental- as a groundcover

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought

Distribution: South Africa (Free State Provice) and Lesotho