Drosanthemum floribundum
Rosea Iceplant
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:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.