Description

Though beautiful when covered with yellow flowers in spring, this species is grown mainly for the compact foliage; lime green in the warms seasons and reddish-pink when cooler. A great addition, both in texture and color, to add year-round interest to a green roof.

Profile

• Botanical Name: Delosperma nubigenum
• Family: Aizoaceae
• Plant Type: Hardy Succulent
• Plant Usage: Ground Cover
• Hardiness Zone: 5
• Foliage Color: Lime Green to Red
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Time: Late Spring
• Winter Interest: Pink-Red foliage
• Height: 3"
• Spread: 8"
• Light Requirement: Full Sun
• Origin: Southern Africa
• Self Sowing: No
• Shade Tolerant: No
• Substitutes: Delosperma cooperi,