{"product_id":"delosperma-jewel-of-desert-ruby-28820","title":"Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby', a first-year flowering variety, is an evergreen (south of Zone 8) groundcover offering late spring into fall interest. Floriferous and long blooming, the plant sets masses of daisy-like deep red flowers with a white center and a halo of yellow anthers. The flowers thoroughly blanket the bush, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTypical of Delosperma cooperi, commonly called ice plant, 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' is an herbaceous, succulent, mat-forming plant. It has a compact, horizontal habit of small, fleshy, blue-green leaves and spreads vigorously. Its heat- and sun-loving nature makes 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' a perfect candidate for xeriscapes and waterwise landscapes. But this ice plant works perfectly well in mixed beds and borders in areas that are sunny and dry. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow, Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Ruby' prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil but tolerates sandy and rocky soils. Avoid heavy unamended clay soils and wet areas with poor drainage. The plant is heat and drought tolerant and deer resistant. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354627477563,"sku":"28820","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_28820_1.jpg?v=1753891759","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/delosperma-jewel-of-desert-ruby-28820","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}