Santolina chamaecyparissus
Lavender Cotton
Description
This ground cover/small shrub will grow to 2' tall and wide. It has small, gray-green, finely cut, evergreen leaves. Round, button-like, yellow flowers appear in spring on top of foliage. It does best in full sun with well-draining soil. Foliage is fragrant and can be used for crafts. Prune after flowering period to encourage density.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.