Rock Rose, Tauric (Cistus incanus tauricus), packet of 20 seeds
$3.95
Family: Rock-rose (Cistaceae)
Hardy to Zones 7 to 11
Bushy evergreen perennial, native to the Mediterranean basin, flowers showy, rose-purple, to 40 inches tall. Traditionally (TWM): dried aerial parts of the plant used in therapies against viral infections and Lyme disease. The herb demonstrates an ability to break down biofilms. Plant prefers dry, sandy or rocky soils in the full sun. Press seeds into surface of potting soil and keep moist and cool until germination, which takes 14 days. Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart.
20 seeds per packet
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Anita Porterfield –
Could you please post a picture of the rock rose flowers. Thanks.
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Richo Cech –
This is a relatively new plant for us, and we have a nice set of them in the field. They have not flowered yet, and when they do, I will post!
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Allegra Chesnut –
Do you plant out the seedlings after germination or grow them in successively larger pots for some length of time before transplanting? How long before they reach full size in ideal conditions?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Standard horticultural technique potting up to larger pots, with maturity in fall of second year.
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Tony –
Is this a Cistus with aromatic, resinous foliage? Some Cistus are used for essential oil and oleoresin/absolutes in perfumes.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi tony, Yes, this is both a medicinal plant and a culinary herb. It is aromatic! Richo
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Krysia –
Richo, may I plant the cistus and harvest it in the first year? I am in the zone 5b
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Richo Cech –
Hi Krysia,
If your’s is growing as slowly as is mine, then I think iuts a stretch to think there would be a harvest in the first year. BTW I put some in moist mulch and they died, and planted others in rock and sand and they are thriving!
Richo
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Amy (verified owner) –
Could you provide references or related articles for the use of rock rose for Lyme Disease??
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Admin Richo Cech –
there are many. http://www.greenmedinfo.com/article/cistus-creticus-extract-has-growth-inhibitory-effect-against-borrelia-burgdorf
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Terry –
Dr Dietrich Klinghardt is using cistus in his treatment of Lyme patients. He has much good info available on line if you search “Klinghardt” and “cistus.”
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Lily –
What season is suitable for planting Rock Rose in Guangxi province China?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Spring.
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