Zone 9 · Hardy Ice Plant
Planting Hardy Ice Plant in Zone 9
Delosperma cooperi
✅ Hardy Ice Plant thrives in zone 9 (hardy 5–9)
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Hardy Ice Plant has a specific planting window in zone 9. Check back in spring.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around February 15
Zone's first frost
around December 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 9
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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