PR914 TABLE MOUNTAIN
Hardy Ice Plant Seeds
Delosperma cooperi
Bright fuchsia, yellow centered 1.5-2 inch flowers are held above the gray-green succulent leaves. Heaviest bloom is in late spring and summer and is followed by sporadic bloom in the fall. Flowers attract butterflies. Ground-hugging (to 3 inches tall) and fast spreading (to 18-24 inches wide), it tolerates poor soil, heat and drought. Foliage turns showy shades of purple in Winter. Table Mountain is a product of the Denver Botanical Garden's and Colorado State University's succesful effort to increase the winter hardiness of Delosperma cooperi. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 1,000 seeds.
PR107078 STARDUST
Hardy Ice Plant Seeds
Delosperma floribunda
A vigorous, long-blooming perennial that tolerates heat, humidity and drought. It quickly covers hot, dry areas with a thick mat of succulent foliage covered in 2 inch violet flowers with white centers. Butterflies love them! Bloom begins in late spring and continues into autumn. A stunning plant perfect for massing as a ground cover or use in sunny patio containers or window boxes. Grows to 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide. Winter hardy to zone 5. Seed is pelleted for easy and efficient sowing. Packet is 50 pelleted seeds. Sorry, out of stock.

How to Plant ICE PLANT SeedsSow seed in cell packs or flats, using a sterile packaged seed starting mix. Press into soil, do not cover. Kept at 70° F., germination is in 21-28 days. Transplant Stardust 9 inches apart, Table Mountain 12-18 inches apart. Comments: Full Sun, afternoon shade in hottest climates. Tolerates poor soil, needs good drainage. Drought tolerant once established, accepts moderate water. Fast growing. Table Mountain is salt tolerant, and provides excellent erosion control for dry slopes. Stardust is a smaller-scale plant ideal for filling in hot, dry portions of the garden. Both are fire resistant, deer resistant and attract butterflies.
