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
Botanic Name
Delosperma basuticum 'Gold Nugget'
Pronunciation
del-oh-SPUR-muh kon-JES-tuh
Mature Height
1 in.
Mature Spread
4 to 6 in.
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.
Flower Color
shiny yellow with white eyes
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
South Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Compact yellow iceplant has grown for many years at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It has performed well in the Crevice Rock Garden, where it has a sunny place to grow.
Maintenance
No maintenance is required, except raking debris off the plant as needed. Be sure to plant this in an area with excellent drainage and pea gravel mulch. Some ice plants perform poorly in wood or bark mulch.