Cistus lasianthus — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Cistus lasianthus

Cistus Lasianthus

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Cistus lasianthus, the Lisbon false sun-rose or woolly rock rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae, native to the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa (Morocco). It is a spreading evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 1.5 m (5 ft) wide, with grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring. The flowers may have a maroon blotch at the base of each petal.

A note from PlantMom

Halimium lasianthum subsp. lasianthum is resistant to disease and, in general, not likely to develop illnesses. As for maintenance, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish flowering. Halimium lasianthum subsp. lasianthumt is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cistus
Family
Cistaceae
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Native Area
Morocco, Spain, Portugal
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Lisbon False Sun-Rose
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Cistus lasianthus leaf
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Cistus lasianthus leaf
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Cistus lasianthus flower
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Cistus lasianthus flower
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Cistus lasianthus fruit
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Cistus lasianthus fruit
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