Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Topaz PP23492

Scientific Name: Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel of Desert Topaz'

Also Known As

Delosperma 'Topaz'
Topaz Ice Plant

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Topaz PP23492 plant details

Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Topaz PP23492 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Topaz PP23492

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, crevice garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma Jewel of the Desert Topaz PP23492

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Delosperma ‘Jewel of Desert Topaz’ features a low mat of succulent, blue-green foliage covered in large, neon-orange, daisy-like flowers with white eyes. Ideal for rock and alpine gardens. Needs excellent drainage and benefits from gravel mulch. Ice Plant is ideal in borders, mass plantings and containers. Deer resistant.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Electric orange with white centers and pink transition zone. Flowers from late spring through fall. Ice plants are long-blooming and carefree succulent mat-forming perennials similar to sedums that thrive in heat, drought and nearly any well-drained soil. Very hardy but should be protected from winter wet either with very well drained soil or in the rainshadow of a house or other structure. Deer resistant.