Delosperma herbeum — Matforming

Overview

Delosperma herbeum is a matforming succulent in the genus Delosperma, part of the Aizoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Delosperma herbeum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, gravel garden, patio and container plants, mediterranean climate plants, banks and slopes and ground cover.

About

Delosperma herbeum is a succulent cultivar within the Delosperma genus, known for its low-growing, matforming habit and evergreen, smooth foliage. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for use in city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, gravel gardens, patios, containers, and as ground cover on banks and slopes, Delosperma herbeum is hardy to UK zone H4 and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Delosperma

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H4

Plant details

Delosperma herbeum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Succulent
Habit: Matforming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants, Banks and slopes, Ground cover