The Bride Helianthemum
Helianthemum nummularium
heel-ee-AN-thee-mum num-yoo-LAIR-ee-um
Perennials: Rock Star
Sun Rose
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Evergreen, compact shrub. Great for rock gardens, edging, borders or let them cascade over walls. Flowers resemble wild roses that bloom against small-sized matte foliage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Mounding
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Rock Garden
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division