species 3,878 observations

Canada Frostweed

Crocanthemum canadense

Field notes

Helianthemum canadense or Crocanthemum canadense (known as longbranch frostweed, Canada frostweed, frostweed, rock frost, frostplant, or frostwort) is a species of rock-rose (Cistaceae), native to eastern North America.

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5 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Bottimer's Mompha 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Acmaeodera tubulus, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Eastern Calligrapher, Lasioglossum nymphale 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.