Cistus libanotis seeds grow into the rosemary-leaved cistus — a compact, erect evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean biome of the Iberian Peninsula and northern Morocco. Described by L. (Linnaeus). The epithet libanotis derives from Greek libanōtos meaning 'incense' or 'rosemary' (reflecting the aromatic character), linking this cistus to the incense-giving plants known to ancient Mediterranean peoples. Produces pure white flowers with yellow stamens; the leaves are narrow and linear to oblong, resembling rosemary in form and texture and aromatic when crushed. A compact shrub to 60–100 cm. Family Cistaceae.Full sun; very well-drained, poor, rocky soils; drought-tolerant; warm Mediterranean conditions. Compact aromatic rock rose for dry gardens. 'Libanotis' = incense/rosemary (Greek; aromatic narrow leaves resembling rosemary); L. (Linnaeus); white flowers Pure white flowers with yellow stamens; narrow aromatic leaves; compact erect shrub to 100 cm Iberian Peninsula, N. Morocco — Mediterranean biome; garrigue and maquis on poor rocky soils Genus Cistus: ~20 species; Mediterranean; rock roses; Family Cistaceae; Order Malvales Full sun; very well-drained poor rocky soils; drought-tolerant; warm Mediterranean; Family Cistaceae Cistus libanotis — the rosemary-leaved cistus — is one of the most compact and delicate-looking of the white-flowered rock roses, its narrow aromatic leaves and pure white flowers with golden stamens characteristic of the Iberian cistus flora, thriving in the hot, dry, rocky garrigue habitats of the Iberian Peninsula and northern Morocco.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
