Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus'

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Cushion Sageleaf Rockrose

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Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer: Susan Frommer

Description

Sageleaf rockrose. One of the more garden tolerant of the genus, this low growing rockrose has sage green leaves and a wide spreading habit of 6' or more. Early spring flowers are white with a yellow basal stain. Southern Europe. -Native Sons Nursery

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.