Drosanthemum floribundum
Rosea Ice Plant
Description
Durable groundcover well-suited to growing under desert trees and in other partial shade areas. Rosea iceplant will stay under 1' tall and spread to about 3'. Pink-purple blooms will cover this plant from spring to summer.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.