Zone 8 · Hardy Ice Plant
Planting Hardy Ice Plant in Zone 8
Delosperma cooperi
✅ Hardy Ice Plant thrives in zone 8 (hardy 5–9)
Can I plant today?
🌸 Hardy Ice Plant should be blooming now!
Plants set out in early season are peaking. Deadhead to keep blooms coming.
Evaluated for June 13, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
June – September
Peak bloom
July
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
4"
Spacing
15" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Hardy Ice Plant in zone 8
Plant in spring in sandy, dry soil. Succulent-style foliage; electric-bright daisy-like blooms.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Hardy Ice Plant peaks in July. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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