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Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall'

Also Known As

  • Halimium farrali
  • Halimium lasianthum ssp. alyssoides 'Farall'
  • Helianthemum formosum 'Farrall'
  • Helianthemum lasianthum 'Farrall'
  • Farall Golden Rock Rose
  • Yellow Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae, malvaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen shrubs and subshrubs closely related to Cistus and Helianthemum. Usually growing to 4’ high or lower, they bear gray-green, somewhat pubescent leaves and clusters of rose-like white to yellow blossoms in spring and early summer. Plants will reseed in ideal conditions. For best results plant in full sun and well-drained soil with occasional to infrequent supplemental water once established.
Rockrose relative. Yellow flowers with yellow anthers.

Gardening facts about Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall' plant

How to Grow Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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