Santolina chamaecyparissus
Santolina/Lavendar Cotton, Gray
Description
This ground cover/small shrub will grow to 3' tall and has small, grayish silver leaves with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.
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
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Dry
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, 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.