Ice plants are sun loving and adapts to various soil types, drought resistant groundcover. Fast growing, grows to 4 to 6 inches tall. Blooms till fall, foliage doesn't die- remains green to pinkish in dormant months. Delosperma cooperi (syn. Mesembryanthemum cooperi; common names Trailing Iceplantor "Pink Carpet") is a dwarf perennial plant, native to South Africa. It forms a dense lawn with abundant, long-lasting flowering. It will reach sizes of approximately 10-15 cm tall, with fleshy leaves and a trailing stem that hangs down.