Yellow Iceplant

Yellow iceplant is a semi-evergreen, low-growing groundcover with small jellybean-like leaves. In summer the leaves are a light lime green; in the fall and winter, they are reddish purple.

Yellow iceplant is a low-maintenance plant with yellow flowers that smother the foliage. Over time, the mat of leaves will fill in an area. It is a reliably hardy, good year-round plant for the Pikes Peak region. It works well at higher elevations, too.

Yellow Iceplant

Yellow iceplant is a semi-evergreen, low-growing groundcover with small jellybean-like leaves. In summer the leaves are a light lime green; in the fall and winter, they are reddish purple.

Yellow iceplant is a low-maintenance plant with yellow flowers that smother the foliage. Over time, the mat of leaves will fill in an area. It is a reliably hardy, good year-round plant for the Pikes Peak region. It works well at higher elevations, too.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Delosperma nubigenum

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Pronunciation

del-oh-SPUR-muh noo-bee-GEE-num

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Mature Height

1 to 2 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

yellow

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Bloom time

spring, then intermittently through summer

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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 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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