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Jewel of Desert Topaz Ice Plant
Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Topaz' PP #23,492
Pronunciation: del-oh-SPUR-muh koo-PER-ee
SKU #09859
Enjoy three seasons of neon-bright color from this hardy, sun-loving succulent. Exceptionally drought, heat, and humidity tolerant. Forms a lush, ground-hugging mat, good for mass planting and erosion control in lean, poor soils. A great container or rock garden accent. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms a tight mat, 4 to 6 in. tall, 15 to 20 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedum (Sedum); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to lean, well-drained soils; best in drier, less humid climates. Water regularly in first growing season; once established reduce frequency. Diminish watering in the fall to allow hardening off in cold winter zones; in warmer winter areas irrigate occasionally, in absence of rainfall. Fertilize sparingly in spring. |
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About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.