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(Crocanthemum canadense)
Canada Frostweed (Crocanthemum canadense)
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Photo by: aarongunnar | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: aarongunnar | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-06-06T08:34:40-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Crocanthemum canadense, commonly known as Canada Frostweed or Longbranch Frostweed, is a deciduous perennial herb native to dry, open woodlands and sandy soils in the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and spreads 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 meters) wide. The plant forms a low, bushy mound with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring to early summer and are quite showy, attracting various pollinators.
Canada Frostweed is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in restoration projects to stabilize soils and support native pollinators. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, preferring full sun and well-drained soils. While it is not commonly found in garden centers, it can be a unique addition to rock gardens, borders, and native plant gardens. It is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can spread somewhat aggressively in ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Canada Frostweed is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in restoration projects to stabilize soils and support native pollinators. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance, preferring full sun and well-drained soils. While it is not commonly found in garden centers, it can be a unique addition to rock gardens, borders, and native plant gardens. It is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can spread somewhat aggressively in ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 3-5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to dry, open woodlands and sandy soils in the Eastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Canada Frostweed , Canada Sun-Rose , Frostweed , Rock Frost , Frostplant , Frostwort , Long-Branched Frostweed , Crocanthème Du Canada , Hélianthème Du Canada
Scientific Names: Helianthemum canadense , Crocanthemum canadense , Helianthemum corymbosum , Cistus canadensis , Lechea major , Halimium canadense , Helianthemum majus , Helianthemum ramuliflorum , Helianthemum canadense var. sabulonum , Helianthemum major
GBIF Accepted Name: Crocanthemum canadense (L.) Britton