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Helianthemum nummularium
Sun Rose
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.