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Sageleaf Rockrose

Cistus Salviifolius

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Overview

The Sageleaf Rockrose, Cistus salviifolius, is a resilient evergreen shrub, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. It flaunts wrinkled, sage-like leaves and flourishes in USDA zones 8-11. With a height and spread of 2-3 feet, its white, yellow-centered flowers bloom in late spring to early summer. This low-maintenance plant offers excellent drought tolerance, making it ideal for water-wise landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — Each flower has a delicate yellow center; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Cistaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — With a height and spread of 2-3 feet, its white, yellow-centered flowers bloom in late spring to early summer
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — making it ideal for water-wise landscapes and Mediterranean-style gardens; this low-maintenance shrub, image 50
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — With a height and spread of 2-3 feet, its white, yellow-centered flowers bloom in late spring to early, image 48
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — thriving in full sun with well-drained soil; it is well-suited for use in rock gardens, image 46
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — It is well-suited for use in rock gardens; offering both visual appeal and resilience, image 55
Sageleaf Rockrose (Cistus Salviifolius) — the Sageleaf Rockrose is sure to add year-round interest and beauty to any landscape it graces; white flowers in the
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