Drosanthemum hispidum

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Purple Iceplant

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Purple Iceplant gets larger than some other varieties, to 2' tall. However, it is not a good erosion control plant because it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and striking.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Succulent

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.