Jewel of Desert Peridot Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' PP #23,566
Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #09853
| 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. A great container or rock garden accent. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water if very dry. |
| Blooms | Spring to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms a tight mat, 4 to 6 in. tall, 15 to 20 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| 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, Poolside, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Creeping Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care | 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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| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.