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| Scientific Name | Helianthemum georgianum (Crocanthemum georgianum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEGE |
| Common Name | Rockrose, Georgia Frostweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22263 |
| Family | Cistaceae (Rock-rose) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Sandy soils. Plant: Perennial; small, bush clump or erect to decumbent stems 6 to 10 inches tall with fine white hairs on stems. Leaves: Leaves 5/8 to 1 inch long; lanceolate or oblanceolate, with prominent mid-vein beneath. Inflorescence: Yellow flowers each 1/2 to 3/4-inch across with 5 triangular petals and 10 to 50 stamens. Petals fall away by mid-day. Bloom Period: April and May. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
BONAP Distribution Map |
Texas Status: Native |
