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 |
| 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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