Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Australia, New Zealand
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Rock rose
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
watermilfoil
In German
Zistrose
watermilfoil
In French
ciste
myriophylle
In Spanish
jara
watermilfoil
In Greek
Rock Rose
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
esteva
watermilfoil
In Polish
skała róży
watermilfoil
In Latin
CISTHOS
watermilfoil
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Saxifragales
Family
Cistaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Cistus
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rock rose and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Watermilfoil. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Rock rose and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Watermilfoil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Rock rose and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Rock rose and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rock rose and Watermilfoil
Care of Rock rose and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.