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Gray Lavender Cotton

Santolina Chamaecyparissus

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Overview

Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is an aromatic evergreen subshrub, boasting silvery-gray, finely textured foliage. Grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, with a dense, mounded habit. Yellow button-like flowers emerge in summer, reaching up to 30 inches. Thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring full sun and well-draining soil. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth. Avoid overwatering.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth; a member of the Asteraceae family, image 64

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — is an evergreen dwarf shrub celebrated for its silvery-gray
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Yellow button-like flowers emerge in summer, reaching up to 30 inches; these flowers can be, image 61
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — commonly referred to as Gray Lavender Cotton
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Yellow button-like flowers emerge in summer, reaching up to 30 inches; these flowers can be left to
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is an aromatic evergreen subshrub
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, with a dense, mounded habit; it thrives in USDA hardiness, image 60
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — with leaves that are linear, image 44
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — which brings a striking contrast to any garden setting
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — These flowers can be left to encourage pollinators or trimmed to maintain a neat; commonly referred to as
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Strategic placement in rock gardens; ground cover / shrub with yellow blooms
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — A member of the Asteraceae family; which brings a striking contrast to any garden setting
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — or as a low hedge can create a pleasant visual and tactile experience
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Yellow button-like flowers emerge in summer, reaching up to 30 inches
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — ensuring optimal growth and health
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — stress the plant's low water needs post-establishment
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring full sun and well-draining soil
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — mounded shape.<br><br>Gray Lavender Cotton requires minimal maintenance
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — mounded shape.<br><br>Gray Lavender Cotton requires minimal maintenance; gray Lavender Cotton is notably
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, with a dense, mounded habit
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — providing a seasonal display of color; ground cover / shrub for full or half
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — ground cover / shrub for full or half
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — A member of the Asteraceae family
Gray Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus) — and its aromatic contribution to their garden's sensory appeal
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