Cistus sp. [prostrate form]

Also Known As

Hybrid Rockrose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

8a-11

Cistus sp. [prostrate form] plant details

Cistus sp. [prostrate form] 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 alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus sp. [prostrate form]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus sp. [prostrate form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hybrid rockrose, evergreen and, in this form, low growing, to only 12-16” tall and to around 3' wide. Nice on walls, where it can hang over a bit. Leaves are narrow, pointed and bright green, providing a textured backdrop for the pure white flowers, showy in May and July. Best in full sun, lean and light well-drained soil, and little to no summer water once established. Also adapted to seaside conditions tolerating high winds and salt spray. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8. Cistaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus sp. [prostrate form] plant

How to Grow Cistus sp. [prostrate form]

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- 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
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen