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Halimium lasianthum

Also Known As

  • Woolly Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Halimium lasianthum plant details

Halimium lasianthum is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In summer magenta and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Halimium lasianthum

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: magenta and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Halimium lasianthum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Halimium lasianthum plant

How to Grow Halimium lasianthum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-12

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Halimium farrali, Halimium lasianthum ssp. alyssoides 'Farall', Helianthemum formosum 'Farrall', Helianthemum lasianthum 'Farrall', Farall Golden Rock Rose, Yellow Rock Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 4'-6'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Halimium lasianthum 'Farrall' flower by Native Sons
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aka Rockrose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Halimium lasianthum 'Sandling'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

8a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Halimium lasianthum ssp. formosum 'Sandling' by Patricia Cunningham
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aka Cistus algavensis

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7b-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Halimium ocymoides flower by Luis Fernández García
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