Delosperma cooperi (Coopers Hardy Ice Plant) is covered with large magenta-pink flowers for much of the summer. A perfect groundcover where easy-care, high color is on the wish-list. It grows vigorously, creating a succulent carpet of color.
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Delosperma cooperi
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Pink
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
1-2" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
15-18 " wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring to summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise, Dry, Average, Well Draining
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Bee Friendly, Groundcover, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Coastal California
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall