Jewel of Desert Sunstone Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Sunstone' PP Approved For
SKU
32778
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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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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Botanical Pronunciation | del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee |
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Average Size at Maturity | Forms a tight mat, 4-6 in. tall, 15-20 in. wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring through Fall |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Orange |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Rustic |
Growth Habit | Compact |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Sustainable, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
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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