1 / 4Key characteristics
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Height
- 3 to 6 inches
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet, forms a low mat
- Flower color
- Vibrant magenta-pink
- Foliage color
- Succulent, bright green foliage
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal maintenance required
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
Groundcovers
Delosperma cooperi
Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi, commonly known as Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant, is a mat-forming succulent admired for its dazzling, daisy-like flowers and evergreen, fleshy foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this plant produces a carpet of vibrant magenta-pink flowers with shimmering petals, giving it a jewel-like appearance in full sun. The flowers open fully during the day, creating a bright, eye-catching display that lasts for several months.
Works well in
- Rock Gardens
- Slopes & Banks
- Waterwise Gardens
- Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Sedums · Blue fescues · Dianthus · Lavender · Rockroses · Creeping thymes
Design tip
Plant this colorful groundcover where heat radiates from stone, gravel, or paving to showcase its exceptional drought tolerance. Repeating broad sweeps beside boulders or pathways creates bold ribbons of color that unify sunny, low-water landscapes throughout the growing season.
More groundcovers
Dicentra formosa
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Blooms rose pink to lavender pink with white inner tips
Partial shade to full shade
Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhaussen'
Herrenhaussen Ornamental Oregano
Blooms pale to deep pink, with small, tubular flowers arranged in clusters that form tight, rounded blooms
Full sun
Primula x pruhonicensis 'Wanda'
Wanda Primrose
Blooms rich magenta to deep purplish-pink with a small yellow eye
Part shade to light shade
Fragaria x ‘Lipstick’
Lipstick Strawberry
Blooms bright pink
Full sun to partial shade