Delosperma 'Jewel of the Desert Ruby'

Height: 10-15 cm

Width: 15-20 cm

Zone: 4

Exposure: Sun

Bloom time: Early Summer-mid Fall

Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds

Deer and rabbit resistant

The hardy Ice Plants are native to South Africa but are amazingly hardy in North America, provided they are grown in the sun in very well-drained soil. This forms a low carpet or mat of succulent, green leaves bearing loads of starry flowers with petals that are rose-pink around the perimeter, white on the inside with colours separated with a yellow halo, all surrounding a yellow centre. Part of the new Jewel of Desert series, these should bloom longer than typical ice plants. A great choice for hot, dry areas and excellent in the rock garden or wall and for edging the front of a border. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established. Where winter drainage is poor, consider growing this as a summer blooming annual. USPP#23453: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Photo and description courtesy of Heritage Perennials

9cm Pot