Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ecklonis
ID:
640159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 42: 258. 1927.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639491

Common Names

  • Ecklonis Ice Plant
  • Ecklonis Delosperma
  • Ecklonis Trailing Ice Plant

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Synonyms

  • Mesembryanthemum ecklonis Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Delosperma ecklonis ecklonis [unknown]
  • Delosperma ecklonis L.Bolus [unknown]

Description

Delosperma ecklonis (also called Ecklon's Ice Plant, among many other common names) is a low-growing, succulent perennial with small, fleshy, gray-green leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Delosperma ecklonis is a popular ornamental plant, used in rock gardens, as a groundcover, or in containers. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delosperma ecklonis has star-shaped, pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delosperma ecklonis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant that forms mats of foliage and produces daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Delosperma ecklonis

Delosperma ecklonis can be found in South Africa.

Delosperma ecklonis FAQ

What is the common name of Delosperma ecklonis?

Ecklon's Ice Plant

What is the hardiness zone of Delosperma ecklonis?

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

What is the soil type of Delosperma ecklonis?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Delosperma genus

Delosperma aberdeenense, Delosperma abyssinicum, Delosperma acocksii, Delosperma acuminatum, Delosperma adelaidense, Delosperma aereum, Delosperma affine, Delosperma aliwalense, Delosperma alticola, Delosperma annulare, Delosperma ashtonii, Delosperma basuticum, Delosperma bosseranum, Delosperma brevipetalum, Delosperma brevisepalum, Delosperma brunnthaleri, Delosperma caespitosum, Delosperma calitzdorpense, Delosperma calycinum, Delosperma carolinense, Delosperma carterae, Delosperma clavipes, Delosperma cloeteae, Delosperma concavum, Delosperma congestum, Delosperma cooperi, Delosperma crassuloides, Delosperma crassum, Delosperma cronemeyerianum, Delosperma davyi, Delosperma deilanthoides, Delosperma deleeuwiae, Delosperma denticulatum, Delosperma dolomitica, Delosperma dunense, Delosperma dyeri, Delosperma echinatum, Delosperma ecklonis, Delosperma erectum, Delosperma esterhuyseniae, Delosperma ficksbergense, Delosperma floribundum, Delosperma fredericii, Delosperma frutescens, Delosperma galpinii, Delosperma gautengense, Delosperma gerstneri, Delosperma giffenii, Delosperma gramineum, Delosperma gratiae,

Species in the Aizoaceae family