Delosperma sp. 'Beaufort West'

Common name(s): Beaufort West ice plant

Description: perennial; an unidentified species collected near the town of Beaufort West in the Nieuwveld Mountains of South Africa. Especially low and compact with light 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 2 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