Sage-leaved cistus
Cistus salviifolius
- 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
A low-growing shrub with a spreading canopy, sage-like leaves and delicate white flowers. It is ideal for ground cover on dry slopes exposed to bright sunshine. It supports local biodiversity by attracting pollinators and helping to protect against erosion.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Prostrate shrub up to 0.9 m
- Mature diameter: 1.5 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, 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: Infusions of its leaves have been used in folk medicine for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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