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Santolina Species, Lavender Cotton

Santolinavillosa

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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

villosa (vil-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Santolina chamaecyparissus subsp. tomentosa

Santolina tomentosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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neutral

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