Botanical Name: Cistus purpureus
Common Name: Orchid Rockrose
Family: Cistaceae
Type: Broad leaved evergreen shrub
Origin/Habitat: Rocky slopes, C. ladanifer x C. villosus
Leaf Character: Opposite, simple, up to 2", the shape is lanceolate, acute, apex, somewhat viscid, become more leathery with age, top is dark green, bottom is grey tomentose
Flower Type: simple or cymes 5 petals, short lived up to 3"
Color: Purple, yellow at base with marron
Period: late spring to early fall
Fruit: capsule 1/4"
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Infrequent but thorough
Pests: spittlebug and aphids
Propagation" 3/4" long tip cuttings
Remarks: Grows from moderately to fast up to 4' height by 4' spread. It is outstanding by its flowers. Used as hedge, for erosion control, rock gardens, and space divider
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