Cistus salviifolius 'Prostratus'
Rockrose Sageleaf
Description
This low growing rockrose, reaching 2' tall, has gray green, wrinkled, evergreen leaves and a wide spreading habit of 6' or more. Early spring flowers are white with orange yellow centers. This shrub does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. It's a great plant for hot, dry hillsides and has low fuel for fires. It tolerates coastal conditions.