Jewel of Desert Series
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Opal'
Ice Plant
Image courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Up to to 2" fuchsia flowers bloom late spring through summer
- Low growing, deep green, succulent foliage
- Great for rock gardens and as an edging plant
Container
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers dry, sharply drained soil in full sun. Avoid unamended clay soils and those with poor drainage. Plant in a sheltered location. Plants may benefit from a winter covering in very cold areas.
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 8-10 in
Bloom Color: Magenta
Zone: 5-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Long Blooming
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
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.