Frostweed
Helianthemum canadense
Description:
Plant with one flower generally. Flowers are yellow. Inconspicuous bud like flowers are found in leaf axils. Flower lasts only for a day. Leaves are a dull green with hairs underneath. Only grows in sunny, dry areas.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Longbranch Frostweed, Rock Frost |
| Plant Family: | Cistaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Petaliferous; early May to late July |
| Fruit Timing: | Early August to mid October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil pH: | 5.5 to 8 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |