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Delosperma 'Ruby Stars'

Also Known As

  • Ice Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Delosperma 'Ruby Stars' plant details

Delosperma 'Ruby Stars' is a semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer magenta and red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma 'Ruby Stars'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: magenta and red blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma 'Ruby Stars'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Intensely colored with relatively small flowers but lots and lots of them, covering the plants all summer long, it is one of the best Mesembs we have ever grown.

Gardening facts about Delosperma 'Ruby Stars' plant

How to Grow Delosperma 'Ruby Stars'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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