Delosperma 'John Proffitt'

Common name(s): John Proffitt ice plant

Description: perennial; an introduction from a breeding program in Colorado and named for a former director of the Denver Botanic Garden. Reputed to be a hardier alternative to D. cooperi (which we find to be quite hardy and vigorous already). Evergreen, 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