Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget' (Ice Plant)

Ice Plant 'Gold Nugget'

This South African alpine succulent has buttery yellow flowers in summer that cuddle up to the bright green 3" tall tight mounds. 'Gold Nugget' appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summers and requires a little more moisture than other Delospermas. Foliage transforms to reddish-maroon in winter.

Plant Type Cactus / Succulents
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Late Spring, Summer
Height1" - 6" (in)
Spread6" - 12" (in)
Spacing 8"-12" (in)
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget' (Ice Plant) | Ice Plant 'Gold Nugget' || This South African alpine succulent has buttery yellow flowers in summer that cuddle up to the bright green 3" tall tight mounds. 'Gold Nugget' appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summers and requires a little more moisture than other Delospermas. Foliage transforms to reddish-maroon in winter.
Full Sun, Late Spring, Summer, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Plant of Merit, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
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