Cistus purpureus

Plant Characteristics
Habit		shrub

Cultivation

Exposure:	☼	sun
Features:	✓	drought tolerant, fire resistant
USDA Zones:		on"on" is not a number. to on"on" is not a number.

Scientific Names

Read about Cistus purpureus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Cistus purpureus, Lam. (C. ladaniferus x C. villosus). Shrub to 4 ft., somewhat glutinous: lvs. nearly sessile, lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, acute, rugose above, slightly undulate and revolute at the margin. 1-2 in. long: fls. usually 3, lilac-purple, 3 in. across, the petals yellow at the base and with a maroon blotch. Of garden origin. Gn. 31:326; 45, p. 33; 53, p. 134. B.R. 5:408. S.C. 17. G.C. III. 48:118-19.—One of the most beautiful rock roses. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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