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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.173.040 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Delosperma congestum |
| Common name : Gold Nugget Ice Plant |
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| The hardy Ice Plants are native to dry areas in South Africa but are amazingly hardy in North America, provided they are grown in very well-drained soil. This species forms a spreading carpet of succulent evergreen leaves, bearing starry yellow flowers for months on end. Leaves turn maroon during winter. Prefers a bit of afternoon shade. Excellent drainage in winter is required or plants may easily rot. Consider growing in a gravel garden, scree or alpine trough. Cuttings are easily rooted in early summer.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Yellow
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Late Spring
Early Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Massed
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
5-7 cm
2-3 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Fast
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