Helianthemum nummularium

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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, Well-drained

 

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

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