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Yellow Lavender Cotton

Santolina Pinnata

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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 6–10Type Shrub
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — It typically reaches a mature height of 18 to 24 inches and spreads about 18 to 24 inches wide
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Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae

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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) — 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) — Santolina pinnata boasts an abundance of button-like
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) — scientifically known as Santolina pinnata
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — providing a striking contrast against silvery-green leaves
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) — feathery foliage stretching up to 2 feet tall with a similar spread
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — reminiscent of lavender and contributing to its common name
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This Mediterranean native possesses fine
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — button-like flowers bloom atop slender stems in summer
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — This resilient shrub is ideal for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-themed landscapes
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — feathery leaves that are a striking silver-green hue
Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina Pinnata) — Yellow Lavender Cotton (Santolina pinnata) offers evergreen
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