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

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10

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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.
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorMulticolored
Foliage ColorGreen
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.
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.
Details
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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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.

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.