Succulent
Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
RedDelosperma cooperiIce PlantDelosperma cooperiMagentaDelosperma cooperi
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size0.25-0.5 feet × 1-2 feet
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
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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.