A Cistus nursery introduction; this cross between our coastal native C. thyrsiflorus and C. caeruleus from NE. Mexico has the ease of cultivation of both parents with the addition of more summer water tolerance. Quarter inch leaves on fine textured shrubs 3-4 feet eventually to 5, with soft blue flowers mid to late spring and often again in autumn. Bright light, well drained soil USDA zone 7. Excellent planted as a low hedge.

Rhamnaceae