Species: Santolina chamaecyparissus
Lavender Cotton
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover
18"
Evergreen
Cut back dead flowers in spring. Grey-green herbaceous quality to the foliage.
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
6b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Grows best in sandy soils with poor fertility.
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
Native to southern Europe
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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