Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone
Scientific Name: Delosperma '18SUN52'
Also Known As
- Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Sunstone'
- Jewel of Desert Sunstone Ice Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone plant details
Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: orange and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone plant
How to Grow Delosperma Jewl of Desert Sunstone
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 15"-20"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
- dry in summer
aka Delosperma cooperi 'Mesa Verde', Delosperma Mesa Verde®, Mesa Verde® Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Delosperma 'Oberg', Oberg Iceplant, Osberg Ice Plant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-3"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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