Cistus incanus ssp. creticus
Cistus incanus ssp. creticus
Rockrose
Wavy-edged silver foliage highlighted by rose-pink crepe-paper like flowers in early summer give this tough, shrubby evergreen its appeal. Great for the rockery or large dry gravel beds; it's an excellent drought-tolerant selection. (Shrub)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 2-3' tall x 30" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 10° to 20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant Plants
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant
Showy Flowers Showy Flowers