Florida Scrub Rockrose (Crocanthemum nashii) is a charming, low-growing native wildflower that reaches just 0.5 to 1.5 feet tall and spreads clonally, making it a subtle yet meaningful addition to dry, sunny landscapes. This long-lived perennial features delicate yellow blooms and white fruit, and thrives in sandy sites with extremely dry conditions. Dormant in winter, it reemerges with quiet resilience, offering seasonal color and ecological value.
Ideal for wildflower gardens, Florida Scrub Rockrose is best planted near the front of beds where its small stature and bright flowers can be appreciated. It plays an important role in native ecosystems, attracting bees—especially bumblebees—as primary pollinators, with occasional visits from flies and beetles.
- Perennial
- Size: 0.5-1.5 ft. tall by clonal ft. wide
- Flower: Yellow
- Fruit: White
- Exposure: Full sun
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Sand
- Attracts bees, flies and beetles
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