Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
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Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Rock rose
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Zistrose
Laub- Cattail
In French
ciste
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
jara
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Rock Rose
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
esteva
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
skała róży
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
CISTHOS
broadleaf Cattail
Family
Cistaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Rock rose and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.