Lavender Cotton
Lavender cotton is a silver-leaved flowering subshrub from the Mediterranean region. Well-adapted to hot, dry sites in Colorado landscapes, it grows very well in areas with drip irrigation.
Its fine, soft grey leaves have an aromatic scent and create a beautiful mound of light colored leaves, which look great when planted next to other plants with dark green or burgundy contrasting leaves.
In July, lavender cotton produces numerous bright gold, button-like flowers above the leaves. It's cheery flowers bring a burst of color to midsummer landscapes when many other plants are finished blooming.
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Lavender Cotton
Lavender cotton is a silver-leaved flowering subshrub from the Mediterranean region. Well-adapted to hot, dry sites in Colorado landscapes, it grows very well in areas with drip irrigation.
Its fine, soft grey leaves have an aromatic scent and create a beautiful mound of light colored leaves, which look great when planted next to other plants with dark green or burgundy contrasting leaves.
In July, lavender cotton produces numerous bright gold, button-like flowers above the leaves. It's cheery flowers bring a burst of color to midsummer landscapes when many other plants are finished blooming.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Pronunciation
SAN-toh-lee-nuh kam-AY-si-pehr-ih-sus
Mature Height
1-2 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 3 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
Gold
Bloom time
midsummer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Western and central Mediterranean region
Light Requirements
Sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
6,500 feet
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