Drosanthemum floribundum
Rosea Ice Plant
Description
This dependable groundcover is well-suited to growing under trees and in other partially shaded areas. It can even grow in desert areas with additional summer watering. Rosea Iceplant will stay under 1' tall and spread to about 3'. Pink-purple blooms will cover this plant from spring to summer. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. It does not tolerate wet soil. It is a great plant for slopes and trailing over walls.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Succulent
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
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.