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Lavender Cotton
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Lavender Cotton

Santolina chamaecyparissus ssp. tomentosa
Golden button flowers bloom at the tips of lavender cotton's silvery dentate leaves, radiating a pungent, spicy scent when brushed against. A hardy plant that transports edging and pathways in well-drained soils in hot and dry rock gardens into a Mediterranean idyll. Exceptional drought tolerance once fully established, it attracts pollinators while repelling rabbits and deer.
SKU #S1421
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
91
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
1-2' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Yellow with silver foliage
Features
Scented Leaves
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover; sprinkle lightly with fine vermiculite. Requires light.
Sprout Time:
7-21 days, somewhat erratic
Starting Indoors:
Sow in pots 8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 68°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in zone 8 after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Lavender cotton found its calling as early as 1597 in English gardens as an essential knot-garden and edging plant, trimmed and manicured for the designs of that century. Of Mediterranean origin, it has an affinity for sharply drained soils and sunny skies. It requires little attention to flourish and bloom, making it an ideal selection for xeriscaping, containers and seaside gardens. The pungent camphor-scented leaves discourage rabbits and deer from browsing. Established plants can be trimmed back by half after bloom to shape and encourage fresh, branching growth.
Final Spacing:
1.5-2'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularily the first year until established, then water during especially dry spells. Allow soil to become dry on top between waterings.
Soil pH:
Neutral to alkaline
Fertilizer:
No need to fertilize.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.