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Santolina chamaecyparissus


Cotton Lavender

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.469.050


Traditionally used as a low, fragrant silver-grey hedge around formal herb and knot gardens. Bright yellow button flowers appear in summer, but these are often clipped off. Plants may be easily pruned or shaped in spring or summer, but at least 4 inches of woody growth should be left at the base. This is also useful in rock garden, serving as a low shrub. Dried leaves are sometimes added to potpourri. Requires very good drainage, especially in winter. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Further details for
Santolina chamaecyparissus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Santolina chamaecyparissus


Cotton Lavender

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.469.050


Traditionally used as a low, fragrant silver-grey hedge around formal herb and knot gardens. Bright yellow button flowers appear in summer, but these are often clipped off. Plants may be easily pruned or shaped in spring or summer, but at least 4 inches of woody growth should be left at the base. This is also useful in rock garden, serving as a low shrub. Dried leaves are sometimes added to potpourri. Requires very good drainage, especially in winter. Drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

Further details for
Santolina chamaecyparissus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
Foliage Color
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.