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Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant
Delosperma 'Desert Dancers Purple' PP36476
Iceplant
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Dramatic red-purple succulent foliage forms a dense, cascading mat that keeps adding color to the landscape all year. Neon magenta blooms explodes across the foliage throughout summer. Thrives in heat and sun. Requires well-draining, somewhat dry soils. Works perfect for a ground cover, cascading down rock walls, spilling out of hanging baskets, or brining beauty to parkstrips.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Adds winter interest.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant get?
About <6" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Desert Dancers Purple Iceplant wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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