Succulent, evergreen groundcover. In areas colder than zone 7 they are semi-evergreen and not reliably winter hardy. Fleshy, cylindrical, green leaves. Daisy-like flowers bloom through summer in a variety of colors such as red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Great for desert and rock gardens, as a groundcover or edger.
Jewel of Desert
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Garnet'
Ice Plant
Delosperma Jewel of Desert 'Garnet' - Ice Plant from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Magenta-red flowers with fuchsia centers
- Creeping green succulent foliage
- Blooms summer-fall
- Great for rock gardens
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in hot, dry areas Will not tolerate moist conditions Salt and drought tolerant Easy to grow; virtually no maintenance
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Red
Zone: 5-10
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Salt Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Drought Tolerant
- Blooms all Season
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Delosperma
Common Name: Ice Plant
Succulent, evergreen groundcover. In areas colder than zone 7 they are semi-evergreen and not reliably winter hardy. Fleshy, cylindrical, green leaves. Daisy-like flowers bloom through summer in a variety of colors such as red, orange, pink, yellow and white. Great for desert and rock gardens, as a groundcover or edger.