Delosperma, Hardy Yellow Ice Plant 'Gold Nugget'
Delosperma congestum
| Family: | Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh) (Info) |
| Species: | congestum (kon-JES-tum) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Gold Nugget |
View this plant in a gardenCategory:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Other details:
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
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Los Angeles, California
Pinconning, Michigan
Gillett, Texas
Ogden, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
Kalama, Washington
Spokane, Washington
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 29, 2005, westocast73 from (Zone 1) wrote: This one seems to grow a bit slower than the normal Ice Plant and I find it is cold hardy in my zone 7. The flowers are very pretty and the plant is one of my favs in my succulent patch. All in all its a nice plant. |
| Neutral | On May 26, 2005, palmbob from Acton, CA (Zone 8b) wrote: This is a very low growing succulent groundcover from S Africa- compact, 2cm leaves; bright yellow flowers in summer. Not sure how differs from the 'regular variety'. Nothing particularly gold looking (other than flowers) about this plant that I have noticed. Sure doesn't seem to be as cold hardy as 'regular variety' (per notes arleady in the PFs). |
