Cistus lasianthus, the Lisbon false sun-rose or woolly rock rose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cistaceae, native to the Iberian Peninsula and Northwest Africa (Morocco). It is a spreading evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 1.5 m (5 ft) wide, with grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers in spring. The flowers may have a maroon blotch at the base of each petal.
Halimium lasianthum subsp. lasianthum is resistant to disease and, in general, not likely to develop illnesses. As for maintenance, the plant is fairly low-maintenance. Planted outdoors it needs only light watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they finish flowering. Halimium lasianthum subsp. lasianthumt is suitable for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or a deck, and does not demand much gardening experience.
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