Lavender Ice ice plant
Delosperma 'Psfave'
A fantastic color breakthrough in ice plants! Iridescent lavender with a dark eye, this striking sport of TABLE MOUNTAIN occurred at Perennial Favorites nursery in Rye, Colorado. Trim green mats turn purplish in winter. Perennial. Read more here.
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 | 1-2 inches |
Width | 14-18 inches |
Flowering Season | Early summer |
Flower Color | Lavender |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-9 |
Soil Type | Loam, Sandy, Gravelly |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2009 |
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 |