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Delosperma 'Alba'

White Trailing Ice Plant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This evergreen succulent is a useful ground cover and has round, green leaves accented by small white flowers that attract bees. It reaches 24" tall and will provide good cover on banks.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.