Gold Nugget Ice Plant 72 Plug Flat - Drought Tolerant Groundcover with Bright Fuchsia Blooms

Gold Nugget Ice Plant Overview

The Gold Nugget Ice Plant (Delosperma congestum 'Gold Nugget') is a vibrant, low-growing groundcover known for its bright fuchsia blooms that last throughout the summer. This 72 plant plug flat is ideal for gardeners looking to add color and texture to sunny, dry areas. Its compact size and spreading habit make it perfect for filling in garden spaces quickly.

Key Features

• Produces gold-colored daisy-like flowers that bloom all season long.
• Thrives in heat and drought conditions, with some tolerance for filtered shade during peak sun hours.
• Compact height of 2-3 inches, suitable for low ground cover applications.
• Spreads up to 18 inches, effectively covering ground areas.
• Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, adaptable to various climates.
• Evergreen in most zones, with potential maroon coloration in fall and winter north of zone 6.
• Requires well-drained, dry, sandy soil and is not suited for wet conditions, especially in winter.

Growing Information

The Gold Nugget Ice Plant prefers full sun to partial shade and has low water requirements, making it suitable for drought-tolerant gardens. It grows best in well-drained soil and should be protected from excessive moisture during colder months. Each 72 cell flat measures 11" x 22" x 1.5" tall and is shipped as a flat of approximately 70 plants, not bare root. Flats shipped during winter may arrive dormant.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.