STARBURST™ ice plant
Delosperma floribundum
This clumping ice plant produces a dome of bright pink flowers with white centers. The texture of the petals is shimmering - almost like metal. It starts blooming in June, and continues until fall. Like the purple and yellow ice plants, it promises to be an essential small scale groundcover or edging for the border. Perennial.
Tips from the pros: Wetness in the winter can cause die-back. Thrives in a variety of sites, but grows best in full sun with moderate moisture in dry summers (as in summer monsoons). Does not like bark mulch - consider gravel.
| Plant Type | Groundcover |
| Height | 4 inches |
| Width | 8-12 inches |
| Flowering Season | June to frost |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-9 |
| Soil Type | Well-drained loam or sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 1998 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | No Maintenance, let spread. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No Maintenance, replace any holes in ground cover with new plants if desired. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
