Jewel Of Desert Ruby Ice Plant
We may or may not have this in store at Heeman's. Products and quantity vary by season.
| Height | 4 inches (6 inches with the flowers) |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 inches |
A low growing carpet-like, succulent, native to South Africa but amazingly hardy in North America; bright ruby daisy-like flowers with white centers and yellow eyes; perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, screes and sandy soils
Additional Information
| Colour | ruby |
|---|---|
| Effect | Showy |
| Eye Colour | Yellow |
| Form | Daisy |
| Hold | Rising |
| Marking Colour | White |
| Markings | Centers |
| Period | from late spring to late summer |
| Value | High |
| Evergreen Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Detail | Succulent |
| Shape | Narrow |
| Size | Small |
| Summer Colour | dark green |
| Fall Colour | burgundy |
| Hardiness Zone | 6a |
|---|---|
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Moisture | dry to average |
| Soil Type | sandy |
| Plant Form | spreading |
| Plant Origin | hybrid |
| Wildlife Attraction | bees, butterflies |
| Landscape Application | Container, Edging, Garden, Massing, Rock |
| Pollution Tolerance | medium |
| Growth Rate | fast |
| Branching | herbaceous |
| Canopy | closed |
| Cultivar | Jewel Of Desert Ruby |
| Family | Ice Plant |
| Genus | Delosperma |
| Group | Jewel Of Desert Series |
| Lifespan | 5 |
| Pruning | spring cleanup |
| Spacing | 10 inches |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Texture | medium fine |
