Lavender Cotton
LAVENDER COTTON
Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton is a dwarf evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and button-like yellow flowers. Flowers will attract bees, butterflies, and birds.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Shrubs
Hardiness: 0˚F
Water: Low/Medium
Sun Exposure: Full
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Moderate
Average Size: 2’ H × 3’ W
Coverage: 7 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color: Gray-green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Season: Spring
Fruit: Inconspicuous
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: No
Allergies: Unknown
Periodic light shearing will maintain a dense and rounded habit. Otherwise green santolina plants will become 'floppy'. Also, shear off flowers in late spring to promote a tight growth habit.