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Helianthemum nummularium

Sun Rose

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This plant is a low-spreading, evergreen shrub that reaches 6"-1' tall and 3' wide. Foliage is small, oval and green. During spring and summer, saucer-shaped flowers appear on the shrub. It prefers full sun with moist, well-draining soil. This shrub hugs the ground. Tip-shear after bloom period. Great for dry rocky areas and for small areas that need a ground cover. Cultivars have different flower colors.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Orange, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

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

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.