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Yellow Ice plant (Delosperma nubigenum)

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Delosperma nubigenum, commonly called ice plant, is native to certain mountainous areas of South Africa.
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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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