Cistus X hybridus

Botanical Name: Cistus X hybridus

Common Name:White Rockrose

Family: Cistaceae

Type: Broad leaved evergreen shrub

Origin/Habitat: Mediterranian  region

Leaf Character: Opposite simple up to 2" shape is ovate, scabrous, acute apex, ondulate fragrant when crushed, margin is entire, top is grey-green tomentose, bottom is grey- green tomentose

Flower Type: Terminal clusters, flower shape is regular, usually 5 petals, is short lived  1.5"

Color: White and yellow

Period: March to August 

Fruit: Capsule

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water: Infrequent but thorough

Pests: Spittlebug

Remarks: Reaches 2-3' height by 3-4' spread. It is outstanding for its flowers and is used as ground cover, erosion control, as border, color, filler or space division