Desert Dancers Purple Ice Plant

Delosperma 'Desert Dancers Purple' Bring vibrant color and exceptional drought tolerance to your landscape with Desert Dancers® Purple Ice Plant. This low-growing perennial forms a colorful mat of succulent foliage that provides interest long before the flowers appear. New growth emerges bright pink before maturing to shades of dusty purple-red and sage green, creating a dynamic display throughout the growing season. From spring through summer, masses of vibrant purple-pink blooms cover the foliage, attracting pollinators and adding brilliant color to rock gardens, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Tough, heat-loving, and easy to grow, this ice plant thrives in sunny locations where many other plants struggle. Plant Details: Height: 6 in Width: 20 in Shape: Mat-forming, spreading groundcover Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun Foliage: Pink, Purple-Red, Sage Green Flower Color: Purple-Pink Hardiness Zones: 5–9 Why you’ll love it: Vibrant Purple-Pink Flowers: Produces abundant blooms throughout the warm season. Colorful Foliage: Foliage transitions from bright pink to purple-red and sage green. Excellent Groundcover: Forms a dense, spreading mat ideal for covering bare soil. Drought Tolerant: Thrives in hot, dry conditions once established. Long Blooming: Continues flowering through the heat of summer. Perfect for Containers: Beautiful spilling over walls, containers, and hanging baskets. Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and other beneficial insects. Growing Tips Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best performance. Ice Plants thrive in sandy or rocky soils and do not tolerate prolonged wet conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once plants are established. Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, xeriscapes, and containers where its colorful foliage and flowers can be fully appreciated. A vibrant, low-maintenance perennial that delivers season-long color, drought tolerance, and outstanding garden performance. Order & Shipping Info: -Plants ship in a grower's pot, fully rooted. -We ship every Monday and Tuesday (excluding holidays) to avoid weekend delays. -Our photos show what you can expect, but each plant is unique and may look slightly different upon arrival. -Minor damage during shipping is entirely normal and should be expected, especially in extreme summer or winter temperatures. Don’t worry—damaged foliage can be trimmed away and will not affect the plant's root system or overall health. -Hold off on watering if the soil is still moist, and wait 2-4 weeks before repotting or fertilizing. This patience will help your plant adjust smoothly without going into shock. Important: Report any order issues the day they arrive by messaging us on Etsy or emailing info@magicvalleygardens.com with a photo. After 24 hours, no refunds, returns, or exchanges—no exceptions. We guarantee plants arrive alive but can’t promise long-term success due to plant nature. Refunds are case-by-case. Many plants recover with proper care, so refunds may not be needed.