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trefle.io · Taken May 13, 2018 by Jesus Velloso (cc-by-sa)
Cistaceae
Montpelier rock-rose
Cistus monspeliensis
Also known as Cistus monspeliensis, Gray-leaved cistus, Montpellier cistus, Cistus feredjensis
Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Rock-Rose · Mediterranean · Drought-Resistant · Shrub · Evergreen · Cistus · Xeriscape · White Flowers · Coastal · Aromatic
Beginner-friendlyMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
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.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately; allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 4.5–5
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- 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
Sources: trefle, usda
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