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Drosanthemum hispidum

Purple Iceplant

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Purple Iceplant gets larger than some other varieties, to 2' tall. However, it is not a good erosion control plant because it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and striking.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Purple

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

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Indoor, Parking Strip, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.