Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Amethyst' | |
Hardy Ice Plant Amethyst | |
Delosperma cooperi, also known as Hardy Ice Plant Jewel of Desert Amethyst, this succulent type has fleshy green leaves which are covered with pink white flowers from spring to fall. Perfect perennial for the rock garden or any other hot, dry location. Plant in full sun to part sun. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Amethyst' Common Name: Hardy Ice Plant Amethyst Features: Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Ground Cover Bloom Time: Summer - Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun -Partial Sun Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds Resists Deer Mature Plant Size: 4 - 6 inches Zone 7 - 11 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January. | |
Attractive groundcover or container plant | |
Well drained soil | |
Easy to grow and Use to cascaded over a wall, edging the front of the border, as a groundcover, or as a container plant. Evergreen | |
June until frost | |
Rosy Pink | |
3" | |
18" | |
Spreading | |
Slow | |
Full Sun-Partial Sun | |
-20 to -10 deg. F | |
Drought, tolerant | |
Succulent green foliage | |
Perennial |