Cistus ladanifer (Common Gum Cistus, Laudanum)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
| Species | ladanifer |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Genus name comes from the Greek word for the plant, 'kistos'. Native to the south of France, Spain, Portugal and northern Africa. |
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Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Height | 1 - 2.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 2.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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