Tuberaria lignosa
plantain-leaved sun rose
A woody-based perennial, with rosettes of elliptic, hairy dark green leaves with deeply impressed veins and paler undersides. Lemon yellow flowers with golden yellow centres are produced in early to mid summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of around 12 species of annual and perennial flowering plants, native to southern and western Europe and found in dry, stony areas in coastal locations. The dark green leaves form rosettes and yellow, five-petalled flowers with dark red blotches appear in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W Mediterranean, Canary Isl.
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Provide winter protection in areas prone to frost, or grow in containers and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in early spring, or by division, separating rooted offsets in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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