Cistus hybridus

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Cistus hybridus

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle Photographer: Norman's Nursery

Description

This broadleaf evergreen shrub reaches 3-5' tall and wide. It is a dense, bushy, mounding, spreading plant that can get even taller and wider than listed here. Aromatic leaves are small and dark green. White flowers with yellow centers appear in spring, covering the shrub. This plant does well in full sun with well-draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant. Great shrub for privacy hedge or background shrub. Tolerates seaside conditions.

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.