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Santolina, Green Lavender Cotton 'Virens'

Santolinarosmarinifolia

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Santolina rosmarinifolia by RosinaBloom
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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Santolina (san-toh-LEE-nuh)
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Species
rosmarinifolia (rose-ma-ree-nee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tappahannock, Virginia

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RosinaBloom
(Zone 1) | November 2013 | positive

Green Lavender Cotton - Santolina Virens - is a fragrant, evergreen, neat mound with attractive bright green foliage which displays showy...Read More

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