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    Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget'

    Also Known As

    • Golden Nugget Sunrose

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget' plant details

    Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: malvaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The name of this undemanding little survivor could be referring to its bright yellow flowers or to the fact that it's a "gold-nugget-find"! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget' plant

    How to Grow Helianthemum nummularium 'Golden Nugget'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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