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Jewel of the Desert

Delosperma cooperi DSAM13-1 ('Jewel of the Desert Amethyst')

Jewel of the Desert Amethyst Ice Plant: Patent PP27013

The low carpet of succulent, green leaves bears bright pink flowers with contrasting purple centres. An excellent choice for a hot, dry corner of the garden.

  • »  Starry flowers have deep pink petals surrounding a purple eye
  • »  Succulent, spreading, green foliage
  • »  Low maintenance and drought tolerant
  • »  Bloom Time: All summer

9cm Potted
$10.33
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Delosperma cooperi 'DSAM13-1'

Grows best in a dry to average, gritty, well-drained soil, in full sun. A very drought-tolerant plant requiring little maintenance. Excellent drainage is essential, especially throughout the winter.