Jewel of the Desert Opal fire spinner ice plant
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Opal'
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 Opal' fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Opal') 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. It stays evergreen and tolerates drought, so it needs little care. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with White Delight moss phlox, Elijah Blue blue fescue, and Gold dust.