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Helianthemum nummularium

Sunrose

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

An evergreen shrublet that grows 6"-8" high and 2' wide, the flowers of this plant are 1" wide, and from April to June are borne in shades of red, apricot, orange, yellow, pink, rose and white.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.