Delosperma lavisiae is an extremely hardy, mat forming succulent plant from high altitude areas of the Drakensburg. The small succulent leaves range from grey-green with brown tips in dry conditions to deep green when watered regularly. Purple-pink flowers that glisten in the sunlight are borne from Nov. to Mar. and attract a whole host of insects to the garden.
It makes a good spreading groundcover and should be planted in well-drained soil in a garden bed or rockery, where it will thrive under the harshest of conditions. It has many interesting medicinal and traditional uses. An interesting snippet is that the high salt content of the leaves is said to reduce frost damage even in the coldest of conditions.
Plant in full sun, in very well drained soil, and do not overwater.
Size: 5 to 10cm