Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star'

Also Known As

Cistus x 'Goldstar'
Gold Star Rockrose
Goldstar Rockrose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

7b-10b

Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star' plant details

Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise, textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Wonderful, white, single flowers with a yellow star in the center set this rockrose apart. A small, evergreen shrub, to under 30" tall and wide, with slightly aromatic leaves, wrinkled, rough, downy, and dark gray-green on the upper surface. Sun, lean and well-drained soil, and little summer water once established, as for other Cistus. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7-9.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star' plant

How to Grow Cistus salviifolius 'Gold Star'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy