Yellow Rock Rose (Cistus Calycinus) is a perennial shrub in the Cistaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

An evergreen shrub with rounded growth, linear dark green leaves, and yellow flowers blooming from spring to summer.

Yellow Rock Rose

Yellow Rock Rose

Cistus Calycinus

An evergreen shrub with rounded growth, linear dark green leaves, and yellow flowers blooming from spring to summer.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, well-drained loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow Rock Rose

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Cistaceae
Genus:Cistus