green lavender cotton plant Green Santolina – Native Gardeners

green lavender cotton plant Green Santolina – Native GardenersSantolina rosmarinifolia Green Santolina is a lovely, rounded shrub that delights with its fragrant, serrated green leaves and cheerful yellow button like flowers that bloom in the summer. While its mostly evergreen, it might show a bit of wear and tear after particularly harsh winters. You might also hear it referred to as Holy Flax or by its scientific name, S. virens. This resilient plant thrives in well drained soil and full sunlight, making it a

Santolina rosmarinifolia

Green Santolina is a lovely, rounded shrub that delights with its fragrant, serrated green leaves and cheerful yellow button-like flowers that bloom in the summer. While it’s mostly evergreen, it might show a bit of wear and tear after particularly harsh winters. You might also hear it referred to as Holy Flax or by its scientific name, S. virens. This resilient plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, making it a great drought-tolerant choice for your garden. To keep it looking its best and prevent it from becoming too leggy or woody, just give it a good pruning in late winter or spring.

Height: 1’-2'
Spread: 2’-3'
Bloom: June-July
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
Zone:  5-9
Origin: Western and Central Mediterranean