Yellow Lavender Cotton

Santolina Pinnata

Design with this plant

Overview

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina pinnata) offers evergreen, feathery foliage stretching up to 2 feet tall with a similar spread. Its bright yellow, button-like flowers bloom atop slender stems in summer, providing a striking contrast against silvery-green leaves. This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, or as a low hedge. Hardy in Zones 6-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 6–10

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina pinnata) offers evergreen

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — feathery foliage stretching up to 2 feet tall with a similar spread

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — button-like flowers bloom atop slender stems in summer

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — providing a striking contrast against silvery-green leaves

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — here is a description of the plant:<br><br>The Yellow Lavender Cotton

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (19)

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina pinnata) offers evergreen

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — feathery foliage stretching up to 2 feet tall with a similar spread

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — button-like flowers bloom atop slender stems in summer

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — providing a striking contrast against silvery-green leaves

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — making it an excellent choice for rock gardens

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — here is a description of the plant:<br><br>The Yellow Lavender Cotton

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — scientifically known as Santolina pinnata

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — It typically reaches a mature height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 18 to 24 inches wide

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — feathery leaves that are a striking silver-green hue

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This Mediterranean native possesses fine

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — aromatic scent when touched

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — giving it a unique texture and color contrast in the garden.<br><br>The foliage exudes a pleasant

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — reminiscent of lavender and contributing to its common name

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — Santolina pinnata boasts an abundance of button-like

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — bright yellow flowers perched atop slender stems

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — consider its preference for full sunlight and well-drained soil

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — as it thrives in drier conditions and is drought-tolerant once established

Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This resilient shrub is ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-themed landscapes

Related plants

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 9–10

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia (Ligularia hybrid) — Proven Winners - 'Bottle Rocket' - Ligularia hybrid yellow plant details, information and resources

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia

Ligularia hybrid

Fragrant Angel Coneflower (Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel') — pure white flowers that can grow up to 4-5 inches across

Fragrant Angel Coneflower

Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel'

Full · Zones 3–9

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare) — Proven Winners - Petite Licorice - Licorice Plant - Helichrysum petiolare none plant details

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant

Helichrysum petiolare

Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

Full · Zones 3–8

Showy Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') — is a robust perennial reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet

Showy Sunflower

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Full · Zones 3–10