Delosperma cooperi 'Jewel Of Desert Moonstone'

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Ice plantPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Aizoaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Delosperma is a genus of small, succulent plants, native to rocky areas of southern and eastern Africa, including seashores and mountainsides. They have a kaleidoscopic range of flower colours, and the petals of many seem to shimmer, giving them the common name of ice plant. Delospermas thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.

Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Moonstone' is part of the 'Jewel of Desert' series. This spreading, mat-forming perennial has pretty white flowers with a yellow centre that appear continuously from spring until the first frosts. Ideal for rockery plantings and growing in containers. For best results, grow Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Moonstone' in full sun, in very well-drained soil.

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Delosperma ‘Jewel of desert moonstone’ and wildlife

Delosperma ‘Jewel of desert moonstone’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Delosperma ‘Jewel of desert moonstone’ poisonous?

Delosperma ‘Jewel of desert moonstone’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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