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: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Soil pH: | 5.5 to 8 |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Dry |