| Description | An improved selection of the species. A great ground cover for the hot dry areas of the yard. |
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| Pronunciation | (del-oh-SPUR-muh)(koo-PER-ee) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, 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 | fuchsia-pink, flowers open during the brightest part of the day and than close at night |
| Leaves | gray green, succulent |
| Roots | fiborus |
| Dimensions | 3-4 inches tall, spreads over 2 feet, mat forming |
| Maintenance | spreads but easy to control |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Native Site | Native to South Africa |
| Misc Facts | The name Ice Plant originates from the fact that many species have calcium crystals that resemble ice on the foliage. The hardy species lack this characteristic. |
| Author's Notes | I have tried to over winter differnt hardy Ice plants, but to my dismay I have not been successful? (zone #5) |
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