Santolina chamaecyparissus & cvs
COTTON LAVENDER, LAVENDER COTTON
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia

Other Botanical Names: Chamaecyparissus africanus

Other Common Names: Cypress Cotton

 
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Santolina chamaecyparissus & cvs
COTTON LAVENDER, LAVENDER COTTON
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or cream

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, formal, contemporary, coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant, rabbit resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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