Drosanthemum hispidum

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Purple Ice Plant

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • 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

Water Saving Tip:

Use water saving equipment, e.g. rain or soil-moisture sensors, MP rotator nozzles, weather-based controllers, and low-volume irrigation (drip systems, soaker hoses, and microsprayers).