Botanical Name: Delosperma alba
Common Name: White trailing iceplant Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, medium-textured, ground-hugging succulent plant with stems which root freely from the nodes Height 6" Spread 1-2' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil prefers a well-drained soil Hardiness some frost (zones 12-24) Morphology: Leaves gray, green three-angled, fleshy leaves to 1" long, sharply incurved Flowers white, 1" across, usually solitary with many white stamens, not especially showy Fruit small capsule Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: excellent succulent for banks and slopes, clean looking foliage and dense cover – very good slope cover near the coast Landscape Care: Watering very drought tolerant once established Fertilizing none Pruning keep confined to area Pests/Diseases root rot where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other fire retardant with minimal watering Origin: South Africa Family: Aizoaceae Notes: |
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