Corpuscularia Species, Ice Plant
Corpuscularialehmannii

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Corpuscularia (kor-pus-koo-LAY-ree-uh)
Species: lehmannii (lay-MAH-nee-eye)

Synonym:Delosperma lehmannii

Category

Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Unknown Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored