Santolina species (Lavender Cotton)
Santolina has aromatic foliage that may be used as an informal groundcover or as a sheared formal low hedge (as in knot gardens). Plant in full sun, well-drained soil and water once to twice weekly. Not bothered by rabbits, squirrels nor deer. (Plant 24 in. on center)
- S. chamaecyparissus — 18 in. tall by 3 ft. wide; gray leaves
- S. virens — 18 in. tall by 2 ft. wide; lime-green leaves; yellow flowers in June
- Category: Groundcovers
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Native: No
- Color: Yellow
- Bees: No
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: Salt-tolerant
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer