Description Delosperma congestum ‘gold nugget’ ‘Gold Nugget’, has 1-2” bright single gold daisy like colored blooms that cover the plant most of the summer. The foliage is deep green, almost succulent looking, and extremely shiny. Expect a plant spread of 18” and a height of 2-3”. Best suited for a sunny area, with some afternoon shade, with well- drained soil. It prefers dry and sandy soil and does not like wet soil, especially in the winter. Hot conditions keep the flowers blooming most of the summer, and it requires little to no care. This will look great used as a ground cover in a rock garden, in front of a perennial border, and as an erosion prevention on sloped grounds. Can also be used on hard to grow areas in the sun garden as they have little water requirements, yet fill in very quickly. Fast growth rate, but not invasive. Gold Colored Daisy Like Flowers Blooms All Season Loves Heat and Drought, but appreciates some filtered shade in hottest part of day Height of 2-3″ Zones 5-9 Spread to 18″ Evergreen in most zones. May turn maroon in fall/winter north of zone 6 Needs well drained soil/location. May not over-winter in wet conditions Grown and shipped in 3-1/2″ Perennial Pots. Also available in plug flats. Check Wholesale listings.
