Jewel of the Desert Peridot fire spinner ice plant
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Peridot'
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 Peridot' fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Peridot') is a succulent 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 or loamy soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer tend to pass it by. The evergreen leaves also tolerate drought.
Pairs well with White Delight moss phlox, Gold dust, and Elijah Blue blue fescue.