| Common Name |
Bisbee Peak Rushrose, Sun Rose, Broom Rose, Rush Rose,
Common Sun Rose, |
| Latin Name |
Helianthemum scoparium |
| Native Habitat |
In southern California between 0 and 6,000 feet |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
None to once per month |
| Height X Width |
1 foot X 2 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Green, evergreen |
| Garden Suitability |
Hummingbird, Songbird, Thornless, Butterfly |
| Ornamental Value |
Yellow flowers March through July |
| Nature Value |
Bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies use flowers, birds
eat seeds |
| Native American Uses |
None |
| Links |
|
| Images and data |
http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=HESC2 |
| Images and data |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helianthemum_scoparium |
| Images and data |
http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=4038 |
| Images and data |
http://www.coestatepark.com/helianthemum_scoparium.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/1063.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.cnplx.info/nplx/species?taxon=Helianthemum+scoparium |
| Distribution map |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch?keywordquery=HESC2&mode=symbol |
