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Delosperma cooperi 'Kelaidis' (Mesa Verde)

Family Aizoaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 30 cm (2 - 12 in)
Spread 25 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Delosperma cooperi 'Kelaidis' (Mesa Verde) (cooper's ice plant) bears showy, salmon and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-spring to early autumn. This herbaceous perennial is mat forming and has foliage that is glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, container, edging, ground cover, hanging basket, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Delosperma cooperi 'Kelaidis' (Mesa Verde) tolerates drought, pollution and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Delosperma cooperi 'Kelaidis' (Mesa Verde) (cooper's ice plant) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.