Delosperma versicolor is a hardy, evergreen, prostrate, succulent groundcover with a woody taproot. The narrow, leaves are red tipped and have glistening water vesicles (tiny bladders) that will reflect harsh sunlight to protect the plant and add texture to your plantings. The beautiful, variously coloured flowers also glisten in the sunlight and are borne almost all summer. They may become dormant in cold weather but will sprout again in spring. The flowers attract bees and insects to the garden which in turn attract birds. The birds will also eat the leaves at times.
This attractive succulent is easy to grow and does well on banks, in rockeries or succulent beds. Plant in well-drained soil in sun.
Size 10 to 20cm