Delosperma 'Granite Orange Ice Plant
Common Name(s):
Granita Oraage Ice Plant
Hardy Ice Plant
Synonym:
Ice Plant
Flower:
Orange
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Sep
Flowers daisy like with many multiple orange petals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Aizoaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Leaves evergreen ovate, succulent
Fall Color?
YES
Foliage remains green
Evergreen
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Leaves remain green
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
South Africa
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
M
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
1-22"
Spread:
10-14"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Dry sunny rocky areas in mountains
Soil:
Sandy, moist, well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
None needed but can apply a light slow release fertilizer or compost once in early spring to promote growth
Mulch:
Pea gravel, bark chips, pine needles
Water sparingly, thrives in sandy or rocky soils, requires no pruning except removal of dead or damaged foliage, avoid excessive moisture in winter
Long Term:
Winter:
Escellent drainage, minnimal watering,in winter, full sun, fertilize lightly in spring, prune dead vegetation
Spring:
Light pruning of winter damage, light fertilizer, minimal water
Summer:
Full sun, well-draining soil, water only if dry
Fall:
Stop or drastically reduce watering, shear spent foliage if needed, cease fertilizing
General Care Comments:
Thrives in full sun, well-drained sandy soils, minimal watering
Common Problems
Can be invasive
Diseases:
Root rot if improperly watered
Insects:
Aphids, mealybugs, sometimes spider mites
Environmental Problems:
Potential to be invasive, shallow roots do not help with stabililizing slopes
Pests:
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