Delosperma Tiffindell (Ice Plant)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

Light: Full sun to light shade

Mature Size: 2–3" tall | up to 18" wide

Attracts: Butterflies and pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring through late summer

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Lean, fast-draining sandy or gravelly soils

Growth Habit: Tight, low-growing, mat-forming succulent perennial

Flowers: Bright magenta-pink blooms that appear early in the season and continue through summer

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, containers, groundcover, coastal gardens

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen to evergreen

Why We Love It:
‘Tiffindell Magenta’ is a refined ice plant that stays dense, compact, and colorful for an exceptionally long season. Blooming earlier than many other ice plants, it quickly forms a vivid carpet of magenta-pink flowers that continues well into summer without becoming leggy or overgrown. Tough, drought tolerant, and easy to maintain, it thrives in sunny, sharply drained sites where bold color and low water use are equally important.

Additional Info:
Butterfly friendly, deer resistant, and highly tolerant of dry conditions once established. Performs best in lean, sharply drained soils and should not be overwatered, especially during winter. Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, containers, and coastal landscapes where a compact evergreen groundcover with extended bloom is desired.

Photo Credit: Panayoti Kelaidis