YELLOW ICE PLANT 1gal

If you have a hot, sunny area in your Zone 7 or 8 yard that needs vibrant, year-round color, the Yellow Ice Plant (Delosperma nubigenum) is the hardy groundcover you've been searching for. This vigorous succulent quickly forms a dense, evergreen mat of fleshy, apple-green foliage that turns an attractive coppery-bronze in winter. It’s an easy-care solution for those difficult, dry spots! In late spring, it unleashes a continuous show of dazzling, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that literally cover the foliage.

The Yellow Ice Plant is a true desert gem, needing full sun to perform its best and only reaching a low 2–3 inches tall with a spreading habit of 1–2 feet wide or more. It is highly valued for its drought tolerance and is naturally deer and rabbit resistant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens where other plants struggle.

The secret to success with any Ice Plant is excellent drainage. When you plant, mix your native soil liberally with Watters Premium Mulch. This keeps the soil loose and prevents root rot from excess moisture. Then, sprinkle a small handful of Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food around the plant base. This low-maintenance feed supports strong roots and maximum bloom production. Water thoroughly to settle the soil, and then stand back and let this tough plant carpet your landscape with color!