Lavender cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) san-toe-LEE-nah kam-ah-sip-ar-ISS-us Genus:  Santolina This fine-textured, mound-forming shrub has gray foliage and yellow, button-like flowerheads formed by tubular flowers appearing in summer. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Santolina looks great in Mediterranean gardens and as edging. Care:  Grow in sandy or loamy soil with good drainage, and full sun. Santolina may need to be cut back severely every year or it becomes long and woody. Propagation:  Root semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Problems:  Infrequent.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Characteristics Fragrant Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Silver/Grey Uses Beds and Borders Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Shrubs