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Description
Helianthemum Canum, also known as Hoary Frostweed, is a flowering evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. This plant is a part of the Cistaceae family and can grow up to 1-2 feet tall and wide. The small, white or pink flowers bloom in the spring and summer and have a yellow center. The leaves of the Helianthemum Canum are grey-green in color and are covered in fine hairs that give them a fuzzy texture.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Spermatophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Helianthemum |
Appearance
Helianthemum Canum has small, white or pink flowers with a yellow center that bloom in the spring and summer. The leaves are grey-green in color and have a fuzzy texture due to fine hairs covering them. The plant can grow up to 1-2 feet tall and wide.
Care Guide
To care for Helianthemum Canum, it is important to provide it with well-draining soil and full sunlight. This plant is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering, but it is important to water it deeply when the soil is dry. Fertilization is not necessary for this plant, but a light application of a balanced fertilizer in the spring can help it grow. This plant is hardy in zones 5-9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Helianthemum Canum is generally pest and disease resistant, but it can be susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet. Aphids and spider mites can also be a problem for this plant, but can be treated with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
Habitat
Helianthemum Canum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in rocky or sandy areas, as well as in coastal regions.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water my Helianthemum Canum?
A: This plant is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering, but it is important to water it deeply when the soil is dry.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Helianthemum Canum?
A: This plant is hardy in zones 5-9.
Q: How do I treat root rot in Helianthemum Canum?
A: To treat root rot, remove the affected areas of the plant and improve drainage in the soil.
Q: What is the best soil for Helianthemum Canum?
A: This plant requires well-draining soil.
Related Plants
- Helianthemum nummularium
- Helianthemum apenninum
- Helianthemum oelandicum
References
- “Helianthemum Canum.” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=275861&isprofile=0&.
- “Helianthemum Canum (L.) Baumg.” Plants of the World Online, www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161394-1.
- “Hoary Frostweed.” The Morton Arboretum, www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-plant-descriptions/hoary-frostweed.
