Succulent, evergreen groundcover. In areas colder than zone 7 they are semi-evergreen and not reliably winter hardy. Fleshy, cylindrical, green leaves. Daisy-like flowers bloom through summer in a variety of colors such as red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Great for desert and rock gardens, as a groundcover or edger.
Wheels of Wonder™
Delosperma nubigenum 'Wheels of Wonder Hot Red'
Ice Plant
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed Horticulture
- Large, bright red flowers with yellow centers
- Dense succulent groundcover
- Blooms all summer
Border or Bed
Container
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in hot, dry areas Will not tolerate moist conditions Salt and drought tolerant Easy to grow; virtually no maintenance
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-14 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Delosperma
Common Name: Ice Plant
Succulent, evergreen groundcover. In areas colder than zone 7 they are semi-evergreen and not reliably winter hardy. Fleshy, cylindrical, green leaves. Daisy-like flowers bloom through summer in a variety of colors such as red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Great for desert and rock gardens, as a groundcover or edger.