Ice Plant 'Banana Blast', Banana Blast Ice Plant
Perfect for hot, dry sites, Delosperma Hotcakes® ‘Banana Blast’ (Ice Plant) is a showy evergreen succulent with a profusion of brilliant sunny yellow flowers from early summer to early fall. The blossoms are produced in such quantities that they literally cover the lush foliage of fleshy, blue-green leaves. The intensity of the flower color, combined with the long blooming season and evergreen foliage, reinforce the ornamental interest of this plant. A wonderful groundcover and an indispensable element of waterwise landscapes.
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Common names | Ice Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Common names | Ice Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Delosperma Hotcakes® ‘Banana Blast’ (Ice Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Delosperma Hotcakes® ‘Banana Blast’ (Ice Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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