Jewel of the Desert Ruby fire spinner ice plant
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby'
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 Ruby' fire spinner ice plant (Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby') is a succulent for borders, rock gardens, 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 is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It stays evergreen and handles drought well. Bees and butterflies visit its flowers, which open in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Candy Stripe moss phlox, Gold dust, and Elijah Blue blue fescue.