Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' is a low growing succulent groundcover featuring bright lime green foliage and vibrant yellow daisy like flowers that bloom prolifically throughout the summer. This drought tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well drained soils, creating a colorful resilient mat ideal for rock gardens, borders, and container edges.
Height & Spread: 2 - 4 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or rocky soil
Watering Needs: Low; highly drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Generally avoided due to succulent foliage
Native Status
Delosperma 'Jewel of Desert Peridot' is a hybrid derived from South African ice plants. While not native to North America, it thrives in hot, dry, and rocky conditions and is perfect for xeriscaping and sun loving gardens.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, and native solitary bees that feed on the bright yellow blooms supporting pollination in sunny gardens.
Butterflies
- Painted Ladies and Cabbage Whites are drawn to the nectar rich flowers adding color and activity to rock gardens.
Beneficial Predatory Insects
- Encourages lady beetles and lacewings which help suppress aphids and other small garden pests while maintaining ecological balance.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 6 - 12 in apart to allow full mat development and proper air circulation.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for rock gardens, sunny borders, slope stabilization, and container edges where vibrant color and drought tolerance are desired.
Companion Plants
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Fragrant purple blooms and silvery foliage contrast beautifully with yellow flowers.
- Thymus coccineus - Low growing, mat forming thyme with vibrant magenta flowers adds color contrast and attracts pollinators.
- Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage) - Upright flower spikes add vertical interest and attract beneficial insects.
- Sedum (Stonecrop) - Succulent foliage offers textural contrast and thrives in similar dry, sunny conditions.
- Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks) - Rosette forming succulents that provide winter interest and complement lime green foliage.