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Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus)

Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus)

SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Lavender Cotton
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
Over 24"
Garden Design Role
Edging
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Annual
Growing Habit
Round, Bushy
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Themes
Fire
Genus
Santolina
Family
Asteraceae
Ship Size
4"

Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is a Mediterranean classic prized for its striking, silvery-white coral-like foliage. This evergreen sub-shrub forms a dense, rounded mound of aromatic, finely-textured leaves that feel as good as they look. In mid-summer, it is topped with cheerful, bright yellow "button" flowers that stand out brilliantly against the silver backdrop, making it a staple for high-contrast garden designs and knot gardens.

As a resilient member of the Santolina genus, this plant is the definition of "water-wise." It thrives in poor, sandy soils and intense heat, making it an essential component of any xeriscape or coastal garden. The foliage has a clean, camphor-like scent that naturally deters deer and pests. Why you’ll love it: Year-round silver color, extreme drought tolerance, and a versatile habit that can be sheared into formal low hedges or left to grow into a soft, natural globe.

Product Details: This Lavender Cotton is delivered as an established 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches 1-2 feet in height and width and requires full sun and excellent drainage.