Plant Family

Cistaceae

3 plants in database

Cistaceae in this database spans zones 5-11 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Ornamental) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 4 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Ground Cover layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Cistaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
4
Zone Range
5–11
Ground Cover
3 plants
Shrub
2 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Ornamental×3 Wildlife Attractor×2 Erosion Control×2 Ground Cover×2 Border Plant×1 Mulcher×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Cistaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Spider Mites
100% of family
Tetranychidae
Scale Insects
67% of family
Coccoidea
Root Rot
67% of family
Various (e.g., Pythium spp., Phytophthora spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Fusarium spp.)
Aphids
67% of family
Aphidoidea

All Cistaceae Plants — 3 total

Cistus
Cistus spp.
Rock Rose
Cistus salviifolius
Sunrose
Helianthemum nummularium