Delosperma Garnet 'Jewel of Desert'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 1" tall | 4–6" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Summer (with extended blooming)

Water Needs: Low once established; waterwise

Soil: Lean, sandy, sharply drained soils

Growth Habit: Tight, low-growing, evergreen mound

Flowers: Dime-sized blooms in vibrant scarlet and lavender tones that appear continuously through the season

Ideal For: Rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, erosion control, small-scale groundcover

Evergreen: Yes

Why We Love It:
‘Garnet’ may be tiny, but it delivers an incredible amount of color. Its compact evergreen foliage forms neat little cushions that become covered in vivid scarlet and lavender blooms through summer. Tough, drought tolerant, and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny rock gardens and dry landscapes where many larger plants would overwhelm the space. Its tidy habit makes it especially useful for edging pathways, filling crevices, and softening the edges of stonework with long-lasting color.

Additional Info:
Bee friendly, butterfly attracting, and naturally deer resistant. Performs best in lean, sharply drained soils and should not be planted in heavy or consistently wet conditions. Extremely low maintenance once established and excellent for small-scale xeric plantings, troughs, and alpine-style gardens.

Photo Credit: Panayoti Kelaidis