Compact Yellow Iceplant

Compact yellow iceplant is a small, mat-forming groundcover with succulent leaves that stay green through winter. Small, bright, shiny yellow flowers with a distinctive white eye are borne in mid- to late spring (and sporadically after that). The flowers can completely cover the plant.

Its small size makes it best suited to rock gardens. It is very tolerant of drought. This plant grows best when planted in well-drained soil and mulched with pea gravel to prevent the crown from rotting.

Compact Yellow Iceplant

Compact yellow iceplant is a small, mat-forming groundcover with succulent leaves that stay green through winter. Small, bright, shiny yellow flowers with a distinctive white eye are borne in mid- to late spring (and sporadically after that). The flowers can completely cover the plant.

Its small size makes it best suited to rock gardens. It is very tolerant of drought. This plant grows best when planted in well-drained soil and mulched with pea gravel to prevent the crown from rotting.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Delosperma basuticum 'Gold Nugget'

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Pronunciation

del-oh-SPUR-muh kon-JES-tuh

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Mature Height

1 in.

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Mature Spread

4 to 6 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

shiny yellow with white eyes

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Bloom time

spring

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

South Africa

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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