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Green Lavender Cotton

Santolina Rosmarinifolia

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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.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 6–10Type Perennial, Shrub

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded shape

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial, Shrub
Family: Asteraceae

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Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Position this sun-lover in a full-sun exposure to encourage vigorous growth and to maintain its dense

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — plant Santolina rosmarinifolia in well-drained soils; it is particularly tolerant of dry; is an evergreen

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded, image 57

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 3-4 feet wide

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — This hardy plant aligns well with xeriscaping principles and complements other drought-tolerant species

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — The leaves emit a pleasant scent when bruised

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — which resembles that of rosemary and displays a vibrant green hue

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — which remain vibrant green year-round; needle-like leaves resembling rosemary

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — perennial / shrub for full; lending itself seamlessly to water-wise garden designs

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — In summer, it produces small, button-like yellow flowers

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — embodying drought resistance once established

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — is an evergreen subshrub that brings a touch of aromatic Mediterranean charm to any landscape

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — contributing to a compact and rounded form perfect for low hedges or border accents; plant Santolina

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — is an evergreen subshrub that brings a touch of aromatic Mediterranean charm to any landscape; plant

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina rosmarinifolia) is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded, image 29

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — making it an excellent selection for gardens in areas with high deer populations

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — Green Lavender Cotton thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9; lending itself seamlessly to water-wise garden

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — It reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 3-4 feet wide; is an evergreen subshrub that brings a touch of

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — which resembles that of rosemary and displays a vibrant green hue; needle-like leaves resembling rosemary

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — yellow flowers in the garden; is an evergreen subshrub that brings a touch of aromatic Mediterranean charm

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — The leaves emit a pleasant scent when bruised; is an evergreen subshrub that brings a touch of aromatic

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — requiring minimal watering and thriving with just an annual pruning to shape and promote denser foliage; is

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — This resilient and versatile plant is recognized for its fine

Green Lavender Cotton (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) — This resilient and versatile plant is recognized for its fine; lending itself seamlessly to water-wise

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