Santolina virens
Green Santolina
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 2' x 2-3' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Ground Cover, Hedge, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Mounding |
Sunset Garden Zones | 3-9, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-11 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Moderate-growing evergreen sub-shrub to 2’ tall x 2-3’ wide. This long-lived, heat-tolerant species forms a dense mound of fragrant, bright-green 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: 5A-11