Delosperma lavisiae
About
Delosperma lavisiae is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa and Lesotho. It goes by a number of common names relating to its habitat, growing as high as 2,650 m (8,700 ft) up in the Drakensberg mountains; Drakensberg ice plant, Drakensberg vygie, and mountain vygie. A mat‑forming, cold hardy succulent, able to withstand occasional frosts as low as −20 to −15 °C, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- Family
- Aizoaceae
How to use it
This plant is primarily used for ornamental purposes in gardens due to its attractive flowers and mat-forming habit. It is also valued for its cold hardiness, making it an excellent choice for gardens in cooler climates where other plants might struggle.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Delosperma lavisiae
- Slug
- delosperma-lavisiae
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Genus
- Delosperma
- Species
- lavisiae
- Wikidata QID
- Q5801963
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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