Jewel of the Desert Amethyst fire spinner ice plant
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Amethyst'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jewel of the Desert Amethyst' fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Amethyst') is a succulent for rock gardens, borders, containers, 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 or loamy soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, so it needs little care. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with White Delight moss phlox, Gold dust, and Elijah Blue blue fescue.