Grey-leaved cistus
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1Will it grow where I live?
Grey-leaved cistus is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 1.2 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- very fast
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.6 – 7.6
Uses
Edible: The leaves are used as a tea substitute. The dried leaves are occasionally used as an adulterant for marjoram (Origanum majorana).
Origin & habitat
Garrigue, rocky areas on limestone soils, and open pine forests.
Frequently asked questions
Grey-leaved cistus: how big does it get?
Grey-leaved cistus (Cistus albidus) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 1.2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is very fast.
Grey-leaved cistus: what site does it need?
Grey-leaved cistus tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.6 and 7.6.
Grey-leaved cistus: is it hardy?
Grey-leaved cistus is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Grey-leaved cistus: will it grow in Central Europe?
Grey-leaved cistus is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Grey-leaved cistus: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Grey-leaved cistus are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Grey-leaved cistus: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 1/10, Other uses 1/10.
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