Botanical Name: Drosanthemum floribundum
Common Name: Rosea iceplant
Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading, trailing plant with rooting stems – prostrate habit fine textured foliage with glistening dots on leaves
Height to 6"
Spread 6-8'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil prefers good drainage
Hardiness some frost (zones 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves 3-sided, succulent to 3/4" long, closely set on stems – covered with sparkling dots – gives a dew-sprinkled appearance
Flowers late spring or early summer – pale pink 3/4" wide – densely covers area
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
softwood stem cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent groundcover for steep slopes used for cascading effects over walls, for flower color, in rock gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, good seaside plant
 
Landscape Care:
Watering very drought tolerant when established
Fertilizing balanced, slow release in spring
Pruning control
Spread to planting area
Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: South Africa
Family: Aizoaceae

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