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Dark purple-pink flowers, some of the darkest of the Cistus, from early May to mid-July. A small shrub, to 10” tall by 20” wide, the leaves small and crinkly. Hot sun and well-drained soil. Great for steep banks with only occasional summer water. Hardy to 10F. The resin in the leaves, known as labdanum, was traditionally used in herbal medicine and as a perfume ingredient. Native to the Isalnd of Crete.
CRETAN ROCKROSE
Cistaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
Description
Dark purple-pink flowers, some of the darkest of the Cistus, from early May to mid-July. A small shrub, to 10” tall by 20” wide, the leaves small and crinkly. Hot sun and well-drained soil. Great for steep banks with only occasional summer water. Hardy to 10F. The resin in the leaves, known as labdanum, was traditionally used in herbal medicine and as a perfume ingredient. Native to the Isalnd of Crete.
CRETAN ROCKROSE
Cistaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
