Delosperma, Mountain Dew - Trio

Meet Delosperma ‘Mountain Dew,’ a hardy ice plant that’s less about caffeinated soda and more about zesty garden pizzazz for your Indiana Zone 6a plot. This succulent show-off demands full sun—6+ hours of solar love daily—because shade’s for napping cats, not this sun-worshipping gem. It grows to a tidy 2-4 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide, making it the perfect groundcover for rock gardens or a spiller in pots, cascading like a green waterfall with attitude.

Bloom time hits from late spring to early summer, with ‘Mountain Dew’ flashing bright yellow flowers that scream “look at me!”—sometimes stretching into fall if it’s feeling extra perky. These cheery blooms are pollinator catnip, drawing bees and butterflies like a backyard happy hour, while deer give it a hard pass—score one for the gardener! Drought tolerant? You bet—once established, it sips water like a camel on a diet, thriving through Indiana’s hot, dry streaks. Plant it in well-drained soil (no swampy messes, please), and its evergreen foliage will keep the party going year-round, even when winter tries to frost its vibe.

For Zone 6a enthusiasts, ‘Mountain Dew’ is a low-maintenance MVP—cold-hardy, colorful, and tough as nails. Its citrusy blooms pop against succulent green leaves, turning your garden into a sunny spectacle without the fuss. Just don’t overwater this diva—it likes its roots dry and its ego stroked by your admiring glances!