Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Ice Plant
Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent ground cover from South Africa with small, succulent leaves and vivid magenta-pink daisy-like flowers that open in full sun from spring through fall. The glistening, water-storing cells on the leaf surface sparkle in sunlight, inspiring the common name. It is widely planted as a drought-tolerant, weed-suppressing ground cover for sunny slopes, rock gardens, and border edges. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best flowering and plant health. In NE Florida, excellent drainage is equally important — summer rainfall can cause crown rot if soil stays wet.
Extremely drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly. In NE Florida's wet season, natural rainfall is usually sufficient — avoid any supplemental irrigation unless the plant shows visible stress, as soggy soil quickly leads to root rot.
Needs sharply drained, lean sandy or gravelly soil — NE Florida's sandy soils are well-suited. Avoid amending with rich organic matter, which retains too much moisture. Fertilizer is rarely needed and can harm the plant.
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Common questions
Is Ice Plant a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ice Plant is a succulent for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.