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Helianthemum nummularium

Sun Rose

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This evergreen perennial grows 1' high and 3' wide. Flowers are 1" in diameter with 5 petals (similar to rose) and bloom from April to June. Various flower colors depending on cultivar. Blooms are profuse, covering the foliage. Leaves are small, gray green and lance shaped. This plant tolerates full sun and well draining soil. It looks great as a ground cover and used in Mediterranean style gardens. Established plants are drought tolerant. It attracts bees and butterflies.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.