As long as the sun is out, this sturdy little evergreen perennial will shine! Bright, multi-colored flowers are fringed with ruby red tips. Forms a dense, weed-smothering mat, perfect as a groundcover or accent for rock gardens and containers. Hardy and adaptable, yet non-invasive.
| Plant Type |
Cactus / Succulents |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Late Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Height | 1" - 6" (in) |
| Spread | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spacing |
8"-10" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Low |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby' (Ice Plant) | Ice Plant 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby', 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby' Ice Plant || As long as the sun is out, this sturdy little evergreen perennial will shine! Bright, multi-colored flowers are fringed with ruby red tips. Forms a dense, weed-smothering mat, perfect as a groundcover or accent for rock gardens and containers. Hardy and adaptable, yet non-invasive.
Full Sun,
Late Spring, Summer, Fall,
Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rocky Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers