Santolina chamaecyparissus ssp. tomentosa 1Q

(Cotton Lavender)

A compact, evergreen subshrub with soft, woolly silver foliage and small yellow button flowers in summer. Prefers full sun and very well-drained soil; drought tolerant and ideal for edging, knot gardens, and xeric plantings. 

• Plant Patent: n/a
• Container Size: trade quart
• USDA Zone: 6-9
• Height: 6-12”
• Spread: 12-24”
• Sun Exposure: full sun 
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: summer
• Bloom Color: yellow
• Foliage Color: grey, silver
• US Native: no
• Wildlife Benefit: butterflies, bees
• Notes: drought tolerant, rabbit tolerant