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Delosperma cooperi

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh) (Info)
Species: cooperi (koo-PER-ee) (Info)

13 vendors have this plant for sale.

42 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

11 positives
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive lovemygardens On Jun 21, 2006, lovemygardens from Haysville, KS wrote:

I just happened across this plant last year, looking for a border plant for my garden/waterfall area.... I wound up planting around 50 by the time I was done.... THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL !! The plants have more than quadrupled in size! This year I needed more, bought all that I could find. I'm trying to grow some of my own, not having too much luck yet, but I haven't given up! I am also trying to start some from the dried tops... I'll let you know if I have any success.

Positive bjmom94 On Jun 16, 2006, bjmom94 from Medford, OR wrote:

I absolutely love this plant. It is very hardy and can withstand our common temperatures of over 100 degrees and since it is a succulant, it can go without water if necessary. It is a fast growing ground cover, so it is probably best planted in a confined area. I first planted a half a dozen or so starts in a large 2x15 area late last summer. The area is at least 3/4 filled in and I have transferred some plants to other planters. It looks beautiful!

Neutral debbie1292 On May 15, 2006, debbie1292 from Hermitage, PA wrote:

This is my third year with these plants and last year they were beautiful and spreading but so far this year (May 15, 2006) they look dead. I don't know yet if they're dead or dormant. I see a few dark pink buds at the base of some but the rest of the plant looks dead. I have to withhold judgment for another 3 or 4 weeks.

Positive Toshiam On May 15, 2006, Toshiam from Weaverville, NC wrote:

Zone 6-7, elevation 2600'. Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of WNC. A friend gave us a handful of ice plant, most with roots a little over two years ago (2004). We now have a solid patch that is about 40' X 20'. It's mid May now and I can see several flowers. Can't wait to see the whole patch in bloom this year. Great ground cover and almost no work involved. We have very little foot traffic on the plants, usually only to pull a few weeds.

Positive lark567 On Nov 7, 2005, lark567 from Hermiston, OR (Zone 6a) wrote:

This plant was one of 2 that I bought from a seller on E-bay. It has performed like a champ in my xeriscape rock garden. The pink flowers contrast nicely with my yellow hymenoxys scaposa (thrift-leaved perky sue).

Positive flowercrazy39 On Aug 26, 2005, flowercrazy39 from Manchester, NH wrote:

Supposed to be hardy to Zone 5 but last year our winter was very, very bad and it didn't survive. It doesn't matter though, it's so inexpensive to buy I got another one and it flourished just as well this summer as it did last. So if it survives this winter, great. If it doesn't, I'll still get another one next year.

Positive daleyla On Oct 19, 2004, daleyla from Monterey, CA wrote:

Although this plant is non-native to and considered to grow too well in California's central coast, being a new-comer to this area, I just love the trailing ice plant with it's velvety looking blanket of bright flowers. I have planted 1 shoot that has taken root and is trailing off nicely. I want to find a way to thicken it up.

Positive abday On Sep 29, 2004, abday from Liberty, SC wrote:

I love these plants. I have yellow, and blue.They grow rapidly here and the color is magnificant.

Negative petevllx On Apr 26, 2004, petevllx from Oakland, CA wrote:

hardy ice plant is too hardy here in coastal california. it is categorized as a noxious weed and has invaded sand-dune plant communities. it has smothered and marginalized many native sand-dune plants - many which are rare and endangered. please do not plant in zones 7-10!

Positive Francy On Apr 25, 2004, Francy from Sunnyvale, CA wrote:

The ice plant is one of my favorite plants. It really makes a statement in your garden.

The color is a bright fusha, with pink petals too.
To compliment this plant Dusty Miller's work well with it, as Dusty Millers prefer about 80% sun too.

They also make a nice contrast against the ice plant.


I live in Silicon Valley {California} & the plant grows quite well here. Water it every day {in the summer} after the sun goes down.

Propagation is painless.

Just cut off a piece long piece, gently take off the small leaves from the stem {about 1/2 inch} then place in good dirt. walla... you have more plants.

If you have cuttings from the ice plant, please don't discard them.

"Replant" the cuttings.

You will be mildly surprised at the outcome.

For anyone who wants a burst of colour in their garden, the ice plant is for you.

Ease of growing is a 9.5.

Spray with waek tea too.

Positive bluegirl68 On Aug 12, 2003, bluegirl68 from Seattle, WA wrote:

I bought ice plant in 4" pot in May 2002. I planted it in planter under south facing porch. Partial afternoon shade. It is now appr. 30" round and spilling over side. Has been blooming pink daisy-like blooms profusely since late May. Water every few days. Goes nicely with Lotus Vine.

Positive violabird On Apr 19, 2003, violabird from Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:

It hates wet feet! I have had it in a raised bed and it seems to be happier to trail into the solid clay below!

Positive smiln32 On Aug 6, 2002, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Beautiful dark pink flowers in spring and summer. Prefers zones 7-10. Doesn't grow as fast as I want it to. :)

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama
Auburn, Alabama
Montevallo, Alabama
Goodyear, Arizona
Surprise, Arizona
Cerritos, California
Manhattan Beach, California
Monterey, California
Oak View, California
Sunnyvale, California
Clifton, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Winsted, Connecticut
Laurel, Delaware
Keystone Heights, Florida
Niceville, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Barnesville, Georgia
Covington, Georgia
Dacula, Georgia
Jonesboro, Georgia
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Loganville, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Kuna, Idaho
Itasca, Illinois
Jacksonville, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Farmersburg, Indiana
Haysville, Kansas
Sterling, Kansas
La Grange, Kentucky
Covington, Louisiana
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Grand Haven, Michigan
Novi, Michigan
Collinsville, Mississippi
Mathiston, Mississippi
Piedmont, Missouri
Carson City, Nevada
Manchester, New Hampshire
Water Mill, New York
Calabash, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Statesville, North Carolina
Taylorsville, North Carolina
Weaverville, North Carolina
Bucyrus, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio
Piedmont, Oklahoma
Hermiston, Oregon
Medford, Oregon
Portland, Oregon (3 reports)
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Aiken, South Carolina
Conway, South Carolina
Liberty, South Carolina
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Carthage, Texas
Cibolo, Texas
College Station, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Deer Park, Texas
El Paso, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Gainesville, Texas
Riviera, Texas
San Angelo, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
San Marcos, Texas
Danville, Virginia
Lexington, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia
Stafford, Virginia
Suffolk, Virginia
Kalama, Washington
Kent, Washington
Puyallup, Washington
Seattle, Washington (2 reports)



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