Purple Rockrose

Cistus Incanus

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Overview

Purple Rockrose (Cistus incanus), a robust evergreen subshrub, flourishes in well-drained soils with full sun exposure. It stands at a modest 3 to 4 feet tall and wide, showcasing large, showy purplish-pink blooms amidst wrinkly, aromatic gray-green foliage. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions, it adds low-maintenance, Mediterranean charm to water-wise gardens, attracting pollinators while resisting deer. Plant in USDA zones 8-11 for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Purple Rockrose (Cistus incanus)

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — a robust evergreen subshrub

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — flourishes in well-drained soils with full sun exposure

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — It stands at a modest 3 to 4 feet tall and wide

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — showy purplish-pink blooms amidst wrinkly

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — aromatic gray-green foliage

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Vitaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Purple Rockrose (Cistus incanus)

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — a robust evergreen subshrub

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — flourishes in well-drained soils with full sun exposure

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — It stands at a modest 3 to 4 feet tall and wide

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — showy purplish-pink blooms amidst wrinkly

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — aromatic gray-green foliage

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Mediterranean charm to water-wise gardens

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — attracting pollinators while resisting deer

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Plant in USDA zones 8-11 for optimal growth

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — scientifically known as Cistus incanus

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Originating from the Mediterranean region

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — the Purple Rockrose reaches a modest height of approximately 3 to 4 feet and spans a similar width

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — making it suitable for garden borders

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — Its foliage consists of slightly hairy

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — or as an ornamental ground cover

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — sage-green leaves that provide a lovely contrast to the intensely colored

Purple Rockrose (Cistus Incanus) — each spanning roughly 1 to 2 inches in diameter

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