Delosperma Jewel of Desert ‘Moonstone’
Pure white flowers form shining starry carpets.
Pure white star-like flowers with yellow stamens all against apple green foliage. Expect flowers in waves from late spring straight through to fall. We have noticed that the Jewel of Desert series seems to be particularly popular with honeybees. 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 rain shadow of a house or other structure. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Ice Plant
Family: Aizoaceae (The Carpet Weed Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Disturbed sandy spots.
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