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Delosperma, Ice Plant 'Jewel of Desert Topaz'

Delosperma

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Delosperma (del-oh-SPUR-muh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

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