Ice Plant Seeds – Yellow

Ice Plant ‘Yellow’ is a vibrant, sun-loving ground cover known for its dazzling yellow blooms that brighten gardens throughout the warmer months. This hardy and drought-tolerant plant thrives in poor, sandy soils and offers a carpet of cheerful color. The Yellow Ice Plant is perfect for rock gardens, borders, slopes, and containers, where its succulent foliage and long-lasting flowers create stunning visual appeal. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it’s ideal for gardeners seeking an eye-catching yet resilient addition to their outdoor space.

Features:

• Produces bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom all summer.

• Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water needs.

• Forms a dense, mat-like ground cover that helps control erosion.

• Ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and sunny borders.

• Drought and heat tolerant once established.

• Low maintenance and easy to grow from seed.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Delosperma cooperi (Yellow variety)

• Common Name (US): Ice Plant

• Plant Type: Perennial (treated as annual in colder regions)

• Bloom Color: Bright Yellow

• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Fall

• Plant Height: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm)

• Spread: Up to 18 inches (45 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Watering: Low; water sparingly once established

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Bloom: Approximately 60–80 days after germination

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6 weeks before transplanting

• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 6–7: April to May

  • Zones 8–9: March to April

  • Zones 10: February to March

• Use: Ground cover, rock gardens, slopes, edging, and containers