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Santolina Chamaecyparissus | ‘Lavender Cotton’
Santolina ‘Lavender Cotton’ is a hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub prized for its soft, silvery-gray foliage and bright yellow button-like flowers in summer. Its finely textured, aromatic leaves add year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, this plant thrives in challenging garden spots while providing a striking contrast to green-leaved plants.
Growing Santolina Chamaecyparissus ‘Lavender Cotton’
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Light: Full sun for best growth and flowering; requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils.
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Water: Very drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly to avoid root rot.
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Maintenance: Shear lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape and encourage dense growth.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9; withstands heat, drought, and coastal conditions.
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Wildlife: Flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 8–12 inches tall with a well-developed root system, grown in a 1-gallon container. Shipped without the container; roots and surrounding soil will be lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic for safe transport. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.
Growing Zones
6 - 9
Low Temperature
0°F
High Temperature
115°F
Fragrant
Strong herbal, camphor-like scent from leaves.
Polinator Required
Bees
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Low
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
2-3 ft
Mature Height
2 ft./3 ft.
Bloom Period
Full Sun
Pruning Time
Early Spring and Late Summer
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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