Helimium ocymoides (basil-leaved rockrose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Helimium |
| Species | ocymoides |
| Synonyms | Helianthemum ocymoides |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Iberian peninsula and Morocco. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-10) - (-5) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A small evergreen shrub with a low spreading habit. Bright yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. |
| Shape | A low, spreading habit. |
| Landscape | Can be grown on a bank or as a ground-cover. |
| Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained sandy soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Photographs
Halimium ocymoides 'Susan'.