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Helianthemum nummularium

Sunrose

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Information by:         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.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Shrub Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.