Purple Rockrose
Cistus Incanus
Overview
Purple Rockrose (Cistus incanus), a robust evergreen subshrub, flourishes in well-drained soils with full sun exposure. It stands at a modest 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, showcasing large, showy purplish-pink blooms amidst wrinkly, aromatic gray-green foliage. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions, it adds low-maintenance, Mediterranean charm to water-wise gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer. Plant in USDA zones 8-11 for optimal growth.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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