Delosperma cooperi - Hardy ice plant, Trailing ice plant

This clumping ice plant produces a dome of bright purple flowers. The texture of the petals is shimmering -- almost like metal. It starts blooming in June and continues steadily until fall. It promises to be an essential small-scale ground cover or edging for a border. Height: 4". Width: 10". Sun: Full sun. Soil Moisture: Moderate to dry, not too wet. Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9. Culture: Easy in average garden soil.