Cistus sp. (Rockrose)

Cistus sp. (Rockrose) with numerous light pink flowers and small green leaves in a mass.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) with many light pink flowers covering the small green foliage in thick clusters.

Botanical name: Cistus sp.

Common name: Rockrose

Family: Cistaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-10

Cold tolerance: 0°F

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Similar plants: Cistus sp. (Rockrose)


Image gallery: 6 images
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) with pink flower petals and green leaves close up plant
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower petals open among green leaves covered in morning dew drops.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower close up with water drops on soft delicate petals
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower with soft petals and water drops on narrow green leaves.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pale pink flower and green leaves close up for garden interest
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) with soft pink petals and yellow centers amid lush green textured foliage
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower close up with thin green leaves and yellow center.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower with delicate petals and a yellow center among green foliage.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower close up with yellow center and green fuzzy leaves background.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) pink flower with yellow center and soft green leaves on the branch.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) white flowers with yellow centers held by hand, close up plant.
Cistus sp. (Rockrose) white flowers with yellow centers held by hand among green foliage.


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