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Common Rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium)

Helianthemum nummularium is a low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial subshrub, featuring vibrant yellow flowers from late spring to summer. It is suitable for rock garde

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Sunlight

Requires full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Watering

Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline.

Temperature

Hardy, tolerating cold winters and hot summers, but prefers moderate conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Minimal fertilizer needed; a light spring application is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Requires full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Water

Water sparingly once established, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline.

Temperature

Hardy, tolerating cold winters and hot summers, but prefers moderate conditions.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Minimal fertilizer needed; a light spring application is sufficient.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Medium

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Grey-green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

75000

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Synonyms
Cistus nummularius L.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMalvales
  • familyCistaceae
  • genusHelianthemum
  • speciesHelianthemum nummularium
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

None known

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