Product Description
Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Grey Santolina'
a/k/a Lavender Cotton.
Zone 6 to 9, Sun.
Mature height 1 to 2 feet high and 2 to 4 feet wide;
Compact, evergreen sub shrub.
Soft, grayish-silver foliage, needle-like leaves have finely toothed edges, a light, feathery appearance and grow 1/2 to 3/4 inch long. Foliage is aromatic when crushed. Button-shaped, bright yellow, 3/4 inch flowers appear at the top 6 to 10 inch stalks above the foliage in summer.
Width Range 2and 3 Feet
Height Range 1 and 2 Feet
Hardiness Cold Tolerance 0 °F
Native Location Mediterranean
Design Style Rabbit Resistant
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Season Spring, Summer
Fruit Color Brown
Fruit Season Summer, Autumn
General Foliage Color White, Grey
Growth Rate Medium
Maintenance Level Low
PH Preference Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
Plant Type Perennial, Shrub
Seasonal Habit Evergreen
Soil Preference Sand, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
Sun Exposure Full, Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone 6a to 9b
Water Requirement Medium to Low
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
