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    Cistus salviifolius

    Also Known As

    • Cistus salvifolus
    • Sageleaf Rock Rose
    • Sageleaf Rockrose

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 3'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Cistus salviifolius plant details

    Cistus salviifolius is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus salviifolius

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: cistaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: fragrant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus salviifolius

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A low, spreading shrub with pretty fuzzy leaves and relatively large flowers with 5 white, crinkly-textured petals. Quite lovely, though only really hardy to zone 7. Perhaps could go colder if kept perfect dry during the winter.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Showy white blooms through spring, striking green leaves. Great for groundcover or short hedge and in rock gardens. Deer and Fire resistant, good for coastal locations.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Cistus salviifolius plant

    How to Grow Cistus salviifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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