Santolina rosmarinifolia
Green Lavender Cotton
Description
Santolina is an amazingly tough plant with small, yellow, button-sized flowers that cover the 3'H x 3'W shrub in the summer months. The green leaves are very thin and needle like. This plant requires absolutely no care in most environments once establish
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Walkways
Special Uses
Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.