General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Comfrey-Leaved Cistus
  • Rock Rose
  • Rockrose

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Date: c. 1861
illustration [as C. vaginatus] by W. Fitch from 'Curtis's Botanic
Location: Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid
photo credit: A. Barra

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