Lavender Cotton
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Asteraceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
1–2 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Site Requirements
Light
Full Sun
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
4.5-8.5
Water
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 7a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
July to August
Origin
southern Europe, cultivated at least from 1596
Watch for this season
Phytophthora Root RotModerate
Growing Season Stress Expression
Diseases: Regionally Documented (1)
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.