High Country Gardens Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant
Best low-maintenance groundcover for drought-prone, deer-resistant sunny landscapes.
This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it groundcover for anyone tired of constant garden maintenance. Its succulent foliage stays lush year-round, and while you sacrifice the variety of a traditional flower bed, you gain a drought-proof carpet of vibrant color that deer and rabbits simply ignore.
$8.39
Who it's for
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts seeking low-water landscape solutions
- Gardeners wanting a low-maintenance, weed-suppressing groundcover
- Cold-climate gardeners needing resilient, winter-hardy succulents
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with heavy clay or poor-draining soil
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid, instant coverage
- Beginners prone to overwatering or managing pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental water once established.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little attention beyond initial planting and occasional care.
Pest Resistance
Naturally deters deer and rabbits, protecting your garden from common grazers.
Visual Impact
Shimmering fuchsia blooms provide a vibrant, high-contrast pop of color.
Versatility
Adapts well to rock gardens, containers, or as a groundcover.
Growth Habit
Low-growing, trailing form creates a tidy, dense carpet of foliage.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Fragrance Level
No Fragrance
Pet Safe
False
Growth Habit
Trailing
Mature Height
3 inches
Mature Spread
12 inches
Pest Resistant
False
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