Jewel of Desert Peridot Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' PP #23,566
SKU
9853
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. A 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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- Lowe's
14873 Carmenita Road Norwalk CA 90650
- Lowe's
7300 East Carson Street Long Beach CA 90808
- H & H Nursery-Lakewood
6220 Lakewood Blvd. Lakewood CA 90712
- Lowe's
2840 Bellflower Boulevard Long Beach CA 90815
| Botanical Pronunciation | del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee |
|---|---|
| Lore | Unlike species of iceplants (such as Carpobrutus edulis) which have been identified as invasive in some states, Delosperma cooperi is a beautiful, non-invasive alternative. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms a tight mat, 4 to 6 in. tall, 15 to 20 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring to Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Non-Invasive |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Showy Flowering Groundcover |
Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in first growing season; once established reduce frequency. 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!