Green Lavender Cotton
Santolina Rosmarinifolia
Overview
Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded shape. It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 3-4 feet wide. This Mediterranean native boasts fine, needle-like leaves resembling rosemary, which remain vibrant green year-round. In summer, it produces small, button-like yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and traditional garden borders.
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 6–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial, Shrub
- Family
- Asteraceae
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