Helianthemum nummularium
Sunrose
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.