About Drosanthemum floribundum (Rosea Ice Plant)
This evergreen perennial is known as Drosanthemum floribundum. In late spring to early summer, its green succulent foliage in the shape of spires are blanketed with lilac purple flowers, tightly covering its foliage below. Interestingly, its flowers open midday and close by nightfall while on cool days its bloom remain completely closed. Highly tolerant to salt and drought like conditions, Ice Plant is commonly used as erosion control and requires low maintenance, ideal for those seeking a no hassle landscape design. A quick grower, this groundcover reaches an average mature landscape size of 6 inches tall and 3-6′ wide.
Care and planting instructions
Plant Rosea Ice Plant in an area that receives full sun exposure using a well draining soil. Water regularly after planting for quick establishment then reduce frequency. Once established, this variety is tolerant to salt, wind and drought conditions.
Landscape design ideas
This variety is best used for erosion control on hillsides or sloped areas. It looks nice when planted as a groundcover, filling otherwise empty spaces and even in containers.
