Sage-Leaved Rockrose
(Cistus salviifolius)
Sage-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus salviifolius)
/
/
Jean-Henri Mora
CC BY-SA 4.0
Image By:
Jean-Henri Mora
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY-SA 4.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: Jean-Henri Mora | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: Jean-Henri Mora (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: Jean-Henri Mora | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2019-05-11T15:18:47Z | Title: Cistus salviifolius L.: flower | Notes: |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Cistus salviifolius, commonly known as Sage-leaved Rockrose, is an evergreen subshrub or shrub native to the Mediterranean region, including Southwest Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in maquis and garigue, two types of shrublands found in the Mediterranean basin, and thrives on well-drained, rocky soils. Sage-leaved Rockrose reaches 30–60 centimeters (12–24 inches) in height, occasionally up to 100 centimeters (39 inches), with a similar spread. It has a bushy habit with spreading stems covered in clumpy hairs. The leaves resemble those of sage, hence the common name.
The plant is adorned with showy white flowers, each with a distinctive yellow spot at the base, forming a corolla 4–6 cm in diameter. The flowers appear in profusion from April to May, attracting bees with their abundant yellow pollen. After flowering, it produces a small pentagonal capsule. Sage-leaved Rockrose is valued for its drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and Mediterranean gardens. It is also appreciated for providing pollinator habitat. In cultivation, it requires full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is relatively low-maintenance, but it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
The plant is adorned with showy white flowers, each with a distinctive yellow spot at the base, forming a corolla 4–6 cm in diameter. The flowers appear in profusion from April to May, attracting bees with their abundant yellow pollen. After flowering, it produces a small pentagonal capsule. Sage-leaved Rockrose is valued for its drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and Mediterranean gardens. It is also appreciated for providing pollinator habitat. In cultivation, it requires full sun and can tolerate a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is relatively low-maintenance, but it can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Shrub
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium, Low
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Mediterranean maquis and garigue
Other Names
Common Names: Gallipoli Rose, Sage-Leaved Rockrose, Sage-Leaf Rock-Rose, Salbeiblättrige Zistrose, Dvärgcistros, Salbeiblütige Zistrose
Scientific Names: , Cistus salviifolius, Cistus platyphyllus, Cistus rhodanensis, Cistus elegans, Cistus salviifolius var. macrocalyx, Ledonia elegans, Ledonia humilis, Cistus humilis, Cistus apricus
GBIF Accepted Name: Cistus salviifolius L.