Halimium commutatum

Also Known As

Yellow Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8b-11

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Halimium commutatum plant details

Halimium commutatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Halimium commutatum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Halimium commutatum

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A low-growing shrub to 3' with dark green leaves that are glabrous above and gray-pubescent beneath. The vivid yellow flowers are solitary in a terminal cyme and bloom from late spring through summer. Suitable in the company of rosemary, lavender, and rockrose. Southwestern Europe.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Halimium commutatum plant

How to Grow Halimium commutatum

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Halimium x pauanum

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'

sun
drought tolerant
dry in summer

Photo of Halimium x pauanum flower by Danger Garden

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