Gum Rock Rose
Cistus ladanifer, Cistaceae
Zones
7–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (optimal)
Water
LowLow
Soil pH
5.5 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Black SageSalvia mellifera
Both Mediterranean plants produce strong allelopathic compounds that can create mutual inhibition, while competing for limited water in dry conditions.
Old Fashioned WeigelaWeigela floridaGum rock rose produces labdane diterpenes and other allelopathic compounds that can strongly inhibit growth of nearby plants including weigela.
Uses
Functions
OrnamentalMedicine
Common Questions
What zones does Gum Rock Rose grow in?
Gum Rock Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Gum Rock Rose?
Good companions for Gum Rock Rose include Spanish Broom, One-sided Bottlebrush, Trailing Rosemary, Caper.
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