Drosanthemum hispidum |
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Purple Ice Plant |
Description
Gets larger than some to 2' and not as good as erosion control being that it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and nice.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Seascape
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Indoor, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.