Cistus inflatus

Also Known As

Cistus hirsutus
Cistus psilosepalus
Rockrose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus inflatus plant details

Cistus inflatus is a broadleaf evergreen 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 regular - 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus inflatus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus inflatus

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This tough rounded 4' shrub can produce its showy 1-2" white yellow-centered flowers all summer!; from W Spain ; SW France (live vicariously!), it enjoys the West's Mediterranean climate more than the SE's humidity. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Cistus inflatus plant

How to Grow Cistus inflatus

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - 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
- 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