Delosperma 'Fire Spinner'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–10

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 3–6" tall | 12–24" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: June–September

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Dry, rocky, sandy, sharply drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading groundcover

Flowers: Glossy red-purple blooms that create a vivid carpet of color throughout the summer

Ideal For: Rock gardens, xeriscapes, slopes, groundcover plantings, low-water landscapes

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
This durable ice plant delivers bold summer color while thriving in some of the toughest garden conditions. Its vivid red-purple flowers form a bright carpet over succulent foliage, bringing long-lasting color and texture to sunny, dry landscapes. Tough, drought tolerant, and easy to maintain, it spreads steadily across rocky or sandy soils and performs beautifully on slopes, in rock gardens, and throughout water-wise groundcover plantings.

Additional Info:
Performs best in sharply drained soils and should be kept relatively dry once established, especially during winter months. Excellent for erosion control, slopes, and hot sunny sites where traditional perennials may struggle. Pollinator friendly and highly adaptable to xeric landscapes with very little maintenance required.