Hoary Rock Rose

Did you know

• Hoary rock rose is one of the rarest native plants in Britain, found only on a handful of limestone pavements.
• The tiny gray-green leaves are densely covered in white hairs ('canum' means gray-haired), reducing water loss.
• Its flowers last only a day but produce abundant pollen that attracts small solitary bees and hoverflies.
• In Ireland, it is known from the Burren limestone region, where it grows in crevices alongside Arctic-alpine species.
• It is protected by law in the UK under Schedule 8 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Color meanings

Uses

• alpine and rock gardens
• limestone garden plantings
• conservation efforts
• botanical collections