Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Pots/Garden (overwinter indoors)
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Cistus creticus subsp. incanus
Family: (Cistaceae)
Tender shrublet to 3′. Cretian Rock Rose. South Europe, North Africa. Stems are upright with small, oval, grey-green, finely pubescent leaves. Solitary flowers are 2 inches in diameter, formed by five tissue-paper-like petals of a pink-lavender, marked yellow at the base. The central boss of yellow-orange stamens catches the eye. Buds are covered in fine hairs. Teas made from Cistus are credited for having a variety of healing powers. Sun and well-draining soil for pots. 3 & T2
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