Cistus creticus

Pink Rock Rose, Cretan Rockrose: Bushy and vigorous, easy to grow hardy evergreen shrub with wavy edged grey green leaves. To 3' tall and wide with 2" diameter deep pink flowers from late spring to summer. A naturally occuring species that looks similar to Cistus x incanus. Appreciated by butterflies and pollinators. Leaves are used for herbal remedies and makes good tea. Full sun. Low to medium water. Seacoast, wind, clay, sand, heat and drought tolerant once established. Deer and gopher resistant.