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(Helianthemum cinereum)
Common Rockrose (Helianthemum cinereum)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Helianthemum cinereum, commonly known as Common Rockrose, is an evergreen shrub native to the rocky, scrubby hillsides and coastal areas of the Western Mediterranean, including parts of Spain, France, Italy and North Africa. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and spreads 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) wide. The plant forms a low, mounding habit with small, gray-green leaves and produces a profusion of bright yellow, saucer-shaped flowers in the late spring and early summer, which are particularly showy against the foliage.
Common Rockrose is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal landscapes. It is also used as ground cover or in border plantings where its evergreen foliage and vibrant flowers can be appreciated. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires minimal water once established. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but it can suffer from root rot if planted in poorly drained soils. There are no widely recognized cultivars of this species, but its natural form is well-suited to cultivation in Mediterranean climates or similar conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Rockrose is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and coastal landscapes. It is also used as ground cover or in border plantings where its evergreen foliage and vibrant flowers can be appreciated. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and requires minimal water once established. It is not known for any significant disease or pest issues, but it can suffer from root rot if planted in poorly drained soils. There are no widely recognized cultivars of this species, but its natural form is well-suited to cultivation in Mediterranean climates or similar conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
native to the rocky, scrubby hillsides and coastal areas of the Western Mediterranean, including parts of Spain, France, Italy and North Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Sun Rose, Rock Rose, Aschgraues Sonnenröschen
Scientific Names: , Helianthemum cinereum, Helianthemum rubellum var. bicolor, Helianthemum rossmaessleri var. paui, Helianthemum rossmaessleri var. hieronymi, Helianthemum cinereum f. masclansii, Helianthemum tenuicaulis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Helianthemum cinereum (Cav.) Pers.