Narrow-leaved cistus

Cistus monspeliensis

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Hardy aromatic shrub with narrow, sticky leaves, native to the Mediterranean basin. It thrives in poor, dry soils, making it an ideal pioneer species for soil regeneration. Its white flowers attract a huge diversity of beneficial insects during spring.

See which trees narrow-leaved cistus grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Low
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub up to 1.2 m
Mature diameter: 1 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January
February
March — Planting
April — Planting
May — Harvest
June — Harvest
July
August
September
October — Planting
November — Planting
December

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The essential oil extracted from the leaves possesses antiseptic and astringent properties in traditional medicine.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.