
Description
Delosperma nubigenum, commonly called ice plant, is native
to certain mountainous areas of South Africa. It is a succulent,
mat-forming species that reportedly has the best winter hardiness of
the ice plants currently in cultivation. It typically grows to only
2” tall but spreads to 20” wide. Foliage is covered with small but
bright yellow flowers (to 3/4” diameter) from late May to fall.
Intensity of the flower color and length of the bloom enhances the
ornamental interest of these plants. Succulent fleshy green foliage.
Foliage acquires reddish hues in fall. Plants are evergreen in warm
winter climates, but at best only semi-evergreen in the St. Louis
area.
Genus name comes from the Greek
words delos, meaning "evident" and sperma,
meaning "seed" in reference to the exposed seeds.
Specific
epithet means rusty.
Foliage is covered with transparent
flakes that somewhat resemble tiny pieces of ice, hence the common
name.
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