Santolina chamaecyparissus
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Lavender Cotton
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 3-4' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium, Low Water |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Ground Cover, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 2-24, H1, H2 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6A-9B |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate-growing evergreen sub-shrub to 2’ tall x 3-4’ wide. This long-lived, heat-tolerant species forms a dense mound of fragrant, grayish-silver foliage contrasted with button-like, bright-yellow flowers that rise above the attractive foliage in summer. Well-suited in beds, borders and containers, as an herb or rock garden accent, or as a dense-growing edging or groundcover. A hard pruning in early-spring will help promote a more vigorous growing, compact and tidy-looking specimen. This tough landscape favorite tolerates coastal conditions, drought and a variety of soil types, though a fast-draining soil is essential for this species to prosper. Thrives in a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 6A-9B
