Hudsonia tomentosa

sand false heather, woolly beach-heather


Sand false heather is a slow-growing, semi woody ground cover adapted to extremely dry conditions. It produces a short-lived cloud of yellow flowers in the summer. Although often found in sand dune habitats, sand false heather is not tolerant of salt spray or disturbance. Can be difficult to establish in gardens.

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Height: 3-8 in
Spread: 1-2 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 2-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Landscape Use
• Rock garden
• Groundcover
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Photo by Lucien Taylor (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Lucien Taylor (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Uli Lorimer (c) Uli Lorimer
Uli Lorimer (c) Uli Lorimer