Delosperma ‘Kelaidis’ (Mesa Verde® Ice Plant)

Delosperma ‘Kelaidis’ Photo/Illustration: Panayoti Kelaidis

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Botanical Name: Delosperma ‘Kelaidis’ Common Name: Mesa Verde® Ice Plant Genus: Delosperma
Mesa Verde® is a moderately-spreading ground cover with small, bright salmon pink flowers that bloom from midspring till late fall. It is tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions, from poor or sandy to well-drained.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Spring; Late Summer; Spring; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Uses Ground Covers
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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