Santolina

Santolina semidentata

Also known as
  • Cotton lavender
  • Lavender cotton
Asteraceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Santolina semidentata is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with low water needs. It typically grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 meters and is evergreen, blooming with yellow flowers in the summer months (June, July, August). This plant prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is known for its fragrant foliage, attracting pollinators. It is suitable for USDA zones 5–9.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.3–0.6 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

5–9

Flower colors

Calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
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