Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus'

Prostrate Rockrose

Evergreen Shrub

White flowers with yellow centers cover sage like evergreen leaves in spring. The low, spreading habit makes this shrub very useful as a groundcover. It tolerates poor (gravelly) soil, dry banks and maritime conditions.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Low Water / No Water

Soil: Adaptable, Well-drained

Description

Size: 12 - 24 tall x 36 - 72 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Flowers, Low Maintenance, Year-round Interest

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Late Spring / Early Summer, May, Jun, Jul
Flower Shape: Single


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Firewise, Heat Tolerant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: May, Jun, Jul, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: ground hugger, mid-plane filler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Prune annually

Plant Combos