Table Mountain Iceplant

Table Mountain iceplant is an excellent choice for a  low-growing, drought tolerant groundcover. It is very resilient and the flowers are incredible. The shimmering bright purple blooms put on the best show in May, but periodically reappear throughout the summer.

Table Mountain iceplant grows as a mat-forming succulent with dark green leaves. The leaves, often tinged with purple, remain through winter.

Table Mountain Iceplant

Table Mountain iceplant is an excellent choice for a  low-growing, drought tolerant groundcover. It is very resilient and the flowers are incredible. The shimmering bright purple blooms put on the best show in May, but periodically reappear throughout the summer.

Table Mountain iceplant grows as a mat-forming succulent with dark green leaves. The leaves, often tinged with purple, remain through winter.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Delosperma 'John Proffitt'

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Pronunciation

del-oh-SPUR-muh

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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

fuchsia

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Bloom time

early summer to fall

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

parent plants are native to South Africa

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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