Jewel of Desert Sunstone Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Sunstone' PPAF
Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #32778
| Description | Enjoy three seasons of neon-bright color from this hardy, sun-loving succulent. Exceptionally drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Forms a lush, evergreen, ground hugging mat, good for mass planting and erosion control in lean, poor soils. Non-invasive. Great container or rock garden accent. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Blooms | Spring through Fall |
| Mature Size | Forms a tight mat, 4-6 in. tall, 15-20 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Basket of Gold (Aurinia); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly the first season to establish the root system; less often once established. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
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