Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cistaceae

Genus:

Cistus

Species:

Cistus osbeckiifolius subsp. osbeckiifolius

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Seeds may be stimulated by heat, typical of Mediterranean fire-adapted shrubs.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cistus seeds may benefit from brief heat shock or smoke treatment to improve germination rates, mimicking natural fire cycles.

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