Botanical Name: Drosanthemum speciosum Add
Common Name: Rosea Ice Plant  
Plant photo of: Drosanthemum speciosum
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

This South African native is a low-growing perennial that can reach about 8" tall by 3' wide. Purple flowers appear profusely throughout spring and summer. Afternoon shade is best for this plant, full sun can burn the foliage in the low desert.