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<strong>Name</strong>: Delosperma - Ice Plant - mixed varieties<br />
Genus of 150 or more species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs<br />
and mat-forming succulents. The hardy ice plant has triangular leaves,<br />
which are borne in opposite pairs, and give way to daisy-like flowers all<br />
summer long. Native to South Africa<br />
Plant in a coarse well-drained soil within a pH range of 6.0-7.5.<br />
Does not tolerate wet feet and prefers a rocky/sandy loam.<br />
Where not hardy, ice plants can be grown as an annual.<br />
Great plant for hot dry areas.<br />
In extreme drought conditions the leaves may drop while blooming<br />
will continue. The<br />
succulent leaves will return from the tuber once moisture is returned to<br />
the soil.<br />
If growing in containers use regular garden soil or add sand to the<br />
potting medium.<br />
Most peat based mediums stay too soggy in winter for Delosperma<br />
plants.<br />
Delosperma is a terrific, long blooming perennial groundcover for hot,<br />
dry, sunny areas. Combine them with other drought tolerant plants such as Junipers, Sedums, and<br />
Sempervivums.<br />
Plants are well watered and allowed to dry thoroughly before water is added again. If too much water is<br />
added, the roots will rot, so avoid overwatering. Fertilize only once during the growing season with a very<br />
dilute solution. Use a balanced fertilizer diluted to ¼ of the strength recommended on the label. Whether<br />
grown in containers or in the landscape this is really a great plant to grow.<br />
Source: http://streambankgardens.com/Delosperma_Hardy_Ice_Plant.html<br />
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