
Montpelier rock-rose
Cistus monspeliensis
Cistus
Cistaceae
Native Plants
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Cistus monspeliensis thrives in full sun to partial shade and is well-suited to hot, dry Mediterranean-style gardens with well-draining, poor soils. Water sparingly once established, as overwatering is the most common cause of decline. It requires minimal pruning and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance xeriscaping.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.5 – 5
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Algeria
Baleares
California
Canary Is.
Corse
Cyprus
France
Greece
Italy
Kriti
Madeira
Morocco
Portugal
Sardegna
Sicilia
Spain
Tunisia
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 13, 2018 by Jesus Velloso (cc-by-sa)
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