Cistus creticus

Rock rose

• Height:   1 ft - 5 ft
• Life Cycle:   perennial
• Growth Type:   shrub
• Flower Size:   large, >2 in
• Flower Type:   solitary
• Bloom Type:   summer
• Flower Color:   purple
• Native to California:   NO
• California Range:   coast - desert - inland
• Water Requirements:   low
• Salt Tolerance:   medium
• Characteristics / Comments:   erosion control
• Fire Resistant / Low Fuel:   TRUE
• Average Live Seed per Bulk Pound:   425,000