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Santolina chamaecyparissus

Family Compositae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 50 cm (12 - 20 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Santolina chamaecyparissus (cotton lavender) bears showy, bright yellow and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is greyish green and light grey in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Santolina chamaecyparissus (cotton lavender) has bark that is aromatic.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Santolina chamaecyparissus . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.