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Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant, or Delosperma, delivers a profusion of fresh, daisy-like, white flowers with yellow centers in spring and all season long until frost. Hardy Ice Plants are native to South Africa. Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Iceplant is a densely spreading, heavily flowering perennial that thrives in tough places. This beauty is ideal for water-wise alpine rocky landscapes.
Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant is a vigorous ground-hugging grower, reaching heights of 4-6 inches tall and spreading up to 12 inches wide. It produces loads of nectar and pollen-rich flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and beneficial pollinators. Use this easy-care plant for dry, hot areas; its long-blooming season and deer resistance make it excellent for growing in rock gardens, containers, and banks and slopes.
Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant Care
Plant Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant in a full sun location, ideally in well-drained soil. Once established, it can be quite drought tolerant and will tolerate soils that are sandy and gravelly. Water sparsely throughout the growing season; Moonstone Ice Plant will not tolerate continual wet conditions. It benefits from a thin layer of small gravel mulch surrounding the plant.
Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant is virtually maintenance-free once established and remains full and lush throughout the growing season. In the first year, pamper it to get it established, but once it matures, it can thrive in the poorest growing conditions.
Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant Spacing
Jewel of Desert® Moonstone Ice Plant is ideal for large mass plantings; they are a fantastic choice for banks and slopes, rock gardens, in the front of a perennial border, and as a colorful showy groundcover. Space Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant 12 inches apart to allow for full mature growth. If a thick groundcover effect is desired, space plants slightly closer than 10 inches.
Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): White, Yellow |
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| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
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| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Jewel of the Desert Moonstone Ice Plant |
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| Scientific Name: Delosperma Jewel of Desert Moonstone |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!