Purple Iceplant

Purple iceplant was one of the first iceplants used widely in landscaping. It is a groundcover with round, succulent-type leave. In summer, the leaves are light grey-green while in winter they turn reddish-purple.

The daisy-like flowers are a very bright violet purple. They cover the plant in early summer, with lesser blooms throughout the summer. Has become less popular since Table Mountain iceplant was introduced.

Purple Iceplant

Purple iceplant was one of the first iceplants used widely in landscaping. It is a groundcover with round, succulent-type leave. In summer, the leaves are light grey-green while in winter they turn reddish-purple.

The daisy-like flowers are a very bright violet purple. They cover the plant in early summer, with lesser blooms throughout the summer. Has become less popular since Table Mountain iceplant was introduced.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Delosperma cooperi

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Pronunciation

del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee

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Mature Height

2 to 4 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 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

violet purple

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Bloom time

summer to fall

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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 5-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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