A member of the KALEIDOSCOPE™ Delosperma series, as its name suggests, Orchid Flash Hardy Ice Plant was bred by Hans Hansen at Walters Gardens for its large flowers and enhanced cold hardiness, allowing it to thrive in USDA Zone 5b, where temperatures can drop to -15°F. It forms a dense carpet of succulent, rich green foliage, 2 to 3 inches tall, 4 inches in bloom, and 24 or more inches wide, making it a great choice as a border, grouping, groundcover, or spiller plant in container gardens. From late spring through summer, the foliage carpet is smothered in dark lavender-pink, quilled flowers 2 inches across, which butterflies and beneficial pollinators will appreciate. Easy to grow, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant. Like other ice plants, Orchid Flash requires well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight for optimal bloom and overall performance. Its low water needs make it excellent for the xeric garden.