Drosanthemum hispidum
Purple Iceplant
Description
Purple Iceplant is a sub-shrub with succulent looking leaves, It reaches 2' tall and will spread 3' . Foliage is gray green and covered with tiny protrusions that will glitter in the sun. Flowers are dark purple and striking, with 1" diameter heads, blooming in spring and summer. However, it is not a good erosion control plant because it is not a good root "holder". This plant does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is tolerant of ocean spray as well as desert heat as long as it gets additional summer water. Reduce water in winter.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.