Delosperma cooperi Jewel of the Desert® Moonstone

Jewel of the Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant

  • Season long bloom
  • Great groundcover for poor soil areas
  • Beautiful when massed
  • Spectacular as part of a mixed perennial container

Aggressive, spreading and so easy to grow, this carefree succulent will thrive in hot, sandy, droughty soils with the added bonus of flowering like crazy from spring through early fall. Those flowers are thrillers sporting loads of pure white, thin petals around a yellow stamened center all backed by deep green foliage.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Summer Bloomer
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Edging
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
• Vigorous
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• White
• Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Summer
• Summer Bloomer
• Late Summer
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Trailing
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Delosperma cooperi Jewel of the Desert® Moonstone

Thrives in a hot sunny location. Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Little pruning needed in season to maintain form or during its dormant season