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Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This evergreen groundcover-small shrub will grow to 3' x 2'. It has small, silvery-gray aromatic leaves. Yellow button-like flowers bloom in the summer. Occasional pruning will help it to maintain shape.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.