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Pat Kolling
Yellow Ice Plant
Gold Nugget Ice Plant
Latin Name:
Delosperma congesta
Long blooming evergreen groundcover
Taxon ID#
25
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Level:
Low
Min. USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Sun Preference:
Full Sun
Water Preference:
L
Soil Preference:
Average sandy
Fertilizer Needs:
Little
Recommended Mulch:
Family:
Aizoaceae
Origins:
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
South Africa
Oregon native:
no
Western state native:
no
PLANT DESCRIPTION
Foliage Color:
Green
Foliage Description:
Succulent evergreen leaves are ovate
Fragrant:
no
Predominant flower color:
Yellow
Flower Description:
Yellow daisy-like
Fall color:
no
Fall Color Description:
Winter Foliage:
Evergreen
Winter Interest:
yes
Winter Interest Description:
Evergreen groundcover
Mature height:
1-3"
Mature spread:
2-2.5'
Growth rate:
Medium
LANDSCAPE APPLICATION
Deer Resistant:
yes
Fire Resistant:
no
Attracts Pollinators:
yes
Attracts Butterflies:
yes
Native Habitat:
Dry rocky coastal areas
Attracts Birds:
no
Cut/Dried Flowers:
no
Photo:
Used by Wildlife:
no
Hedge/Screen:
no
Swales:
no
Wildlife Use:
Border:
no
Erosion Control:
no
Windbreak:
no
Cover Structures:
no
Ground Cover:
yes
Provides Shade:
no
Rock Garden:
yes
Adds Texture/Movement:
yes
First Bloom:
Jun
Last Bloom:
Sep
Ornamental Accent:
yes
Garden Observations:
SEASONAL CARE
Spring Care:
Summer Care:
Fall Care:
Winter Care:
Long Term Care:
Insect Pests:
Aphids, mealy bugs
Wildlife Pests:
Diseases:
powdery mildew (https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=21089)
Environmental Problems:
Landscape Problems:
Care Comments:
Minimal care
RESOURCES
OSU Landscape Profile:
USDA Plants:
Calscape Database:
LBJ Native Plant Database:
Missouri Botanical Garden Database:
Monrovia Profile:
Alternate Source 1:
Alternate Source 2:
Source Comment:
George & Vickie Minor
Whistle Stop Farm & Flowers
Empire Stone
Instant Landscape
McPheeter's Turf
High Desert Farms Nursery Sales
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