Cistus ladanifer

Gum Rock Rose, Common Gum Cistus, Laudanum

Family: Cistaceae Rock Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8B - 10B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Rock garden, seashore
Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Spread 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage