Helianthemum (any variety) (Rock rose (any variety))

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates poor, sandy soil. Tolerates drought once established. Needs excellent drainage, especially in winter.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic