Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton)

Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) yellow round flower on a close up plant stem.

Botanical name: Santolina chamaecyparissus

Common name: Lavender Cotton

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Spain and Morocco

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersOrnamental foliagePlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Ligneous, odorous stems. Leaves profoundly divided, with round lobes, sometimes cotton-like , sometimes glabrous. Yellow flowers in globular heads, with long peduncles, consisting only of tubular flowers, very fragrant. The Lavender cotton is used as edging or ground cover. Low water usage when established, water every couple of weeks in summer. Needs good drainage. Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in summer.

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Santolina chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) silver green leaves in a close up macro photography shot


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