Jewel of the Desert Moonstone fire spinner ice plant
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Moonstone'
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 Moonstone' fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Moonstone') is a succulent for rock gardens, containers, ground cover, and xeriscape. 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 stays evergreen and tolerates drought, so it needs little care. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Emerald Cushion Blue moss phlox, Gold dust, and Elijah Blue blue fescue.