Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
California
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Rock rose
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Matilija Poppy
In German
Zistrose
Matilija Poppy
In French
ciste
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
jara
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Rock Rose
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
esteva
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
skała róży
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
CISTHOS
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Papaverales
Family
Cistaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Matilija Poppy. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Matilija Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Rock rose and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy
Care of Rock rose and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.