Jewel of Desert Peridot delmara orange ice plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Peridot'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Horizontal
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow with white center
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Notes
'Jewel of Desert Peridot' delmara orange ice plant (Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Peridot') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It stays evergreen and spreads fast, with yellow flowers that have white centers. Blooms appear in summer and again in autumn.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Feather reed grass, and Bristlecone pine.