Ocean Sunset™ 'Violet' Ice Plant (Delosperma 'Ocean Sunset™ Violet' Ice Plant)
del-oh-SPER-mah 'Ocean Sunset™ Violet' Ice Plant

Deciduous Perennial

Delosperma 'Ocean Sunset™ Violet' Ice Plant is a vibrant perennial known for its stunning violet and white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. This ice plant thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for xeriscaping. The succulent leaves are also attractive, providing a lush green backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the bright blooms. This variety is particularly effective in full sun and can spread to form a colorful ground cover, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Additionally, it's resilient in various climates and can tolerate poor soil conditions.

Pros

  • High flower count per plant, with large flowers 
  • Deer Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Frost Tolerant
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 4 - 6 inches tall. 10 - 12 inches wide.
Moisture Tolerance Dry -
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Edging, Erosion Control, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Low Maintenance, Native to Africa, Normal Soil, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Spillers, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period Spring - Summer
Flower Color Violet and White

Commonly Planted with...

Sedum, Echinacea, Lavender, Agastache, Salvia, Coreopsis, Rudbeckia, Ornamental grasses, Phlox, and Thyme.

Photos of This with...

Delosperma,
 
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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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