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Drosanthemum hispidum

Purple Iceplant

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Purple Iceplant is a sub-shrub with succulent looking leaves, It reaches 2' tall and will spread 3' . Foliage is gray green and covered with tiny protrusions that will glitter in the sun. Flowers are dark purple and striking, with 1" diameter heads, blooming in spring and summer. However, it is not a good erosion control plant because it is not a good root "holder". This plant does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is tolerant of ocean spray as well as desert heat as long as it gets additional summer water. Reduce water in winter.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

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.