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Drosanthemum floribundum

Rosea Iceplant

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This dependable ground cover is well-suited to growing under trees and in other partially shaded areas. Rosea Iceplant will stay under 1' tall and spread to about 3'. Pink-purple blooms will cover this plant from spring to summer.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

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.