Helianthemum nummularium
Sun Rose
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.