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Cistus incanus

Purple Rockrose

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Information by: Joni Clayton - Mockingbird        Photographer: Mockingbird Nursery

 

Description

This plant will grow 3' tall x 3-5' wide and has long leaves with purplish/pink flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.