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 |
Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
Spread | 6" - 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