Hudsonia ericoides
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Hudsonia ericoides

Pine barren goldenheather · Pinebarren Goldenheather · Pine Barren Golden-heather · Golden-heather · Heath-like Hudsonia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–25 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 5–5
Click count
39
Observations
9

Description

Source: leafsnap

Hudsonia ericoides is a species of flowering plant in the rock-rose family known by the common names pine barren goldenheather, false heather, and golden-heather. It is native to eastern North America, where its distribution extends down the east coast from Newfoundland to Delaware, with a disjunct population in South Carolina.

Care Guide

💧 Water

Pine barren goldenheather, native to sandy environments, thrives with minimal moisture and is highly drought-tolerant. Once its roots are established, it ideally requires watering twice a week. Its water requirements vary based on soil drainage and exposure to full sunlight, highlighting its adaptation to pine barren ecosystems.

☀️ Light Full sun

Sand golden-heather grows best when it gets abundant sunlight throughout the day. Insufficient sunshine can slow its growth. During every stage of development it requires ample light, reflecting the open habitats it originally occupied. Excessive shade can cause poor growth and lower survival.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–25°C

Sand golden-heather comes from temperate areas and grows best where temperatures are between 41 and 77 °F (5 to 25 ℃). In colder months, make sure it is kept warm enough and avoid exposing it to very low temperatures.

Ideal temperature: 5–25°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer

Fertilize your Sand golden-heather in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Regular feeding improves the plant’s overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased resilience to challenging conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Follow a set fertilization routine for your Sand golden-heather to keep the foliage vibrant, richly colored, and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To promote healthy growth and flowering, pine barren goldenheather benefits from early spring pruning. Begin by removing dead stems and shaping the plant to maintain its natural form. Be sure to use clean tools to prevent the spread of disease. Regular pruning not only enhances the density of the plant but also minimizes leggy stems, supporting both the aesthetic appeal and overall health of pine barren goldenheather throughout the growing season.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Hudsonia
Family
Cistaceae
Hardiness Zone
5
Mature Height
10 cm to 20 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer

Tags (6)

Common Names (6)

en Pine barren goldenheather
en Pinebarren Goldenheather
en Pine Barren Golden-heather
en Golden-heather
en Heath-like Hudsonia
en Northern Golden-heather