Hardy Ice Plant plant profile
Delosperma cooperi
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Hardy Ice Plant
Hardy ice plant is a low succulent groundcover best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. NC State notes it flourishes in dry, sandy soil in full sun, needs very good drainage, and may struggle to return in wet-winter areas.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Hardy Ice Plant in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 16 to 24 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 6a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: winter loss in wet soil.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Delosperma cooperi (Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant, Hardy Ice Plant)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.