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
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North American Distribution
Photo by Lucien Taylor (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