'Jewel Of Desert Topaz' Ice Plant
Perennial
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- Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
- Perfect for patio containers and pathways.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 6" tall x 10" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 23,492
Common Name: Hardy ice plant
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6" X 8-10"
Flower color: Orange
Foliage color: Green
Bloom season: Late spring-early fall
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, slopes, small spaces, under planting.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun
Water: Water sparingly during the growing season. Plants have a good tolerance for heat and drought.
Spacing: 1-2'
Fertilizing: Needs little to no fertilizing.
Winterizing: North of USDA Zones 7, it is at best semi-evergreen and is not reliably winter hardy. They should be situated in dry, sheltered locations and given winter protection.
Maintenance & Pruning: No pruning is needed. Once established, it can divide clumps in spring or grow from stem cuttings.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.