Jewel of Desert Ice Plant

Delosperma cooperi Jewel of Desert Series Patented

Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #30280
5-10

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, needs only occasional watering.
SIZE: 4-6" H x 15-20" W

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Description Enjoy three seasons of neon-bright color from this hardy, sun-loving succulent. Exceptionally drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Forms a lush, ground hugging mat, good for mass planting and erosion control in lean, poor soils. Non-invasive. Great container or rock garden accent. Evergreen.
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
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 Container, Ground Cover
Flower Color Multicolored
Foliage Color Green
Care Instructions Provide average to lean, well-drained soil. Check water often until established. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during the summer months. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Benefits from a gravel mulch.
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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DescriptionEnjoy three seasons of neon-bright color from this hardy, sun-loving succulent. Exceptionally drought, heat and humidity tolerant. Forms a lush, ground hugging mat, good for mass planting and erosion control in lean, poor soils. Non-invasive. Great container or rock garden accent. Evergreen.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average to lean, well-drained soil. Check water often until established. Once established, water deeply and infrequently during the summer months. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Benefits from a gravel mulch.
History
LoreUnlike 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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.