Delosperma Jewel of Desert ‘Opal’
Delosperma 'Opal' is an ice plant with glowing deep lavender-pink flowers.
Delosperma ‘Opal’ blooms have rich glowing deep lavender-pink flowers around yellow stamens. 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, Part Sun
Height: under 4"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Disturbed sandy spots.
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