Pronunciation (approximate): kroh-KAN-theh-mum BIK-nell-ee-eye
Five yellow petals surround many stamens. Explore the photographs below, from flower details to the plant in its surroundings.
Hoary Frostweed: five yellow petals viewed from above. Tap to browse the photo gallery.
Family Cistaceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms June–July
Height 8–24 inches
Habitat Dry sandy or rocky prairies, open woods and clearings
Bloom dates and size vary by region and growing conditions. Native status refers to North America.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
Dry sandy or rocky prairies, open woods and clearings. Look for flowers in june–july; local conditions affect timing.
Canada Frostweed also has long unbranched hairs mixed with the short hairs, and its later branches rise well above the original stem. A close look at hairs is more reliable than flower color.
Five yellow petals surround many stamens.
Small alternate leaves and stems bear short star-shaped hairs.
Later flowers lack petals; the later branches usually stay near the original stem tip.
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Southern Canada and northern and eastern parts of the United States.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Hoary Frostweed, then explore other flowers in the guide.
Original photographs: Where’s Wildlife. Identification and distribution references:
References checked October 2026. Pronunciations are approximate guides; botanical Latin pronunciation varies.