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Rock Rose, Crimson Spot (Cistus ladanifer) in a 5-inch pot, organic

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$9.50

Family: Rock-Rose (Cistaceae)

Hardy to Zones 7 to 11

(Rockrose) Bushy evergreen woody perennial to 5 feet tall, native to the Mediterranean basin, flowers oversize, white, with a dark red basal spot.  This is the main official species, the leaves shellacked with fragrant resin known as labdanum, a hash-like herbal and cosmetic ingredient.  This valuable substance was originally collected from the beards and thighs of goats and sheep browsing on the rock roses, or harvested from the plants with a special mop-like leathern tool known as a ladanisterion.  The essence can also be concentrated by harvesting the branches and boiling them down.  In practical terms, the leaves may be dried and tinctured.    Traditional uses (TWM) of dried leaves or labdanum: tea for treating infections and gastrointestinal woes, imparts the essence of amber and musk to perfumes and essential oils.  The plant has also been recommended for treating Lyme and lyme coinfections, purportedly capable of breaking down the biofilm that bonds bacterial clusters.  Plant prefers dry, sandy or rocky soils in the full sun. Space plants 3 to 6 feet apart.

Potted shrub in our standard size 5-inch tree band pot, certified organically grown

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  1. Suzanne

    Suzanne (verified owner)

    Hey Richo,

    I purchased some of these.

    In regards to planting them, what size would you make a tortuga to accommodate this plants root system over its lifespan?

    Thanks for the advice and the plants!

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Suzanne,
      Thanks for contacting. You’re mildly clairvoyant since I do grow these in the tortuga and find that they thrive in the loose soil. The depth of soil in mine is about 8 inches, and I’ve given them a sand mulch. The plants have done well there for years–seems like they will continue to do so. Richo

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