| Description | Yellow Ice Plant (Aizoaceae Delosperma nubigenum) is a mat-forming succulent plant with tightly packed evergreen green leaves and yellow flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (del-oh-SPUR-muh)(noo-bee-GEE-num) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, drought tolerant once established |
| Soil & Site | must be well drained, especially during the winter |
| Flowers | daisy-like, yellow, flowers open during the brightest part of the day and than close at night |
| Leaves | glossy, green, succulent, evergreen in warmer climates |
| Dimensions | 2-4 inches high, spreads over 24 inches, mat forming |
| Maintenance | spreads but easy to control |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | Native to South Africa. |
| Misc Facts | The name Ice Plant originates from many species having calcium crystals resembling ice on the foliage. The hardy species lack this characteristic. (syn. Mesembryanthemum nubigenum) |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens website (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #270-Gardenia (www.gardenia.net) |
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