Red Mountain Iceplant
Red Mountain iceplant grows as a small mat of succulent green leaves. It produces orange-red blossoms in the spring, which last into summer.
It doesn't survive the winter reliably at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden, despite being easy to find for sale.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
Red Mountain Iceplant
Red Mountain iceplant grows as a small mat of succulent green leaves. It produces orange-red blossoms in the spring, which last into summer.
It doesn't survive the winter reliably at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden, despite being easy to find for sale.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Delosperma dyeri 'Psdold'
Pronunciation
del-oh-SPUR-muh DY-er-eye
Mature Height
1 to 2 in.
Mature Spread
10 to 12 in.
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.
Flower Color
orange-red
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Eastern Cape province of South Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 6-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,000 ft.
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)
.jpeg)