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Cistusmonspeliensis

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Genus

Cistus (SIS-tus)

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Species

monspeliensis (monz-pel-ee-EN-sis)

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Synonym

Cistus affinis

Cistus collinus

Cistus feredjensis

Cistus monspeliensis var. feredjensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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(Zone 9a) | September 2003 | positive

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