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CistusX purpureus
Orchid Spot Rockrose
Information by: Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
This is a consistently good performer, with leaves of 1-2" inches that are dark green on top, and gray and hairy beneath. Its long, blooming 3" wide flowers are a reddish-purple color with a red spot at the base of each petal, and are quite attractive. I
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.