Cistus salviifolius
SAGE LEAF ROCK ROSE
Cistaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring

Leaves: grey-green
 
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Cistus salviifolius
SAGE LEAF ROCK ROSE
Cistaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid spring

Leaves: grey-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, spillover, border, fire retardant

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting






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