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Cistus
Evergreen groundcover rockrose. It stays low growing to only 1 to 2 feet tall and to 6 to 8 feet wide. It has gray-green leaves that are slightly wavy on the edges and have a felt-like appearance. It blooms in spring and well into summer with 2 inch wide, bright magenta flowers containing bright yellow stamens in the centers. Drought tolerant groundcover hardy to about 20° F. It can tolerate seaside conditions, drought, and it is said to be resistant to deer predation.
Xeric portion of wildlife habitat yard.
Spotted on May 11, 2013
Submitted on May 15, 2013
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