Rock Rose, Tauric (Cistus incanus tauricus), packet of 20 seeds, Organic
$4.95
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. The flowers dot the bush in a most comely manner, spacing themselves carefully, as if one flower does not wish to touch the next, but then they drop their petals and a new conformation of different flowers occurs the next morning. The show goes on and on through the summer. 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, certified organically grown
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Anita Porterfield –
Could you please post a picture of the rock rose flowers. Thanks.
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Admin 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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Admin 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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Michelle (verified owner) –
I purchased these seeds from you two seasons ago and although the bush is huge, I haven’t seen any flowers yet. How long do flowers normally take to pop up? And for resin production on leaves? Thanks.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Michelle,
Not sure where you’re located but here in S. Oregon these bloomed freely starting in spring of second year. I was actually just going out to try to catch a photo of them, as they are blooming in concord with Echinacea tennesseensis and it is quite a display. I imagine you can use the leaves any time from second year onwards although I haven’t worked with them yet myself. Often if perennials don’t flower as expected in the spring they’ll do a surprise show come fall. i hope that happens with your’s.
Richo
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michelle (verified owner) –
Thanks. Im in northern FL, rock roses grow fast and well, but dont want to bloom. Leaves are not resinous yet.
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Elizabeth –
Will these grow in zones 6a-b?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Elizabeth, You could grow them as an annual but they don’t make flowers until the second year. Zone 6 is too cold for them.
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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