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Helianthemum scoparium

 
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Family: Cistaceae
Genus: Helianthemum (hee-lee-AN-thee-mum) (Info)
Species: scoparium (sko-PAIR-ee-um) (Info)

Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers
Herbs

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral melody On Mar 7, 2005, melody from Benton, KY
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This low, tufted plant can be found on dry, sandy flats near the coast and inland on rocky areas and ridges. It's spreading branches have narrow leaves that drop off and a yellow flower in each leaf axil.

It's range is Northern CA, south to Baja.



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