Description:
18” x 36” wide, (cutting propagated). Make ample use of evergreen Santolina in your xeriscape to enjoy it for the colorful yellow button flowers and aromatic silver-gray foliage. Shear off faded flowers in late summer and trim as needed in mid-spring to shape and tighten the foliage. Grows best in sandy or loam soils; avoid clay. Our cuttings originate from some long established, reliably Zone 5 hardy plants.
Zones 5-10.
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| USDA Growing Zones | 5 - 10 |
| Color | Yellow |
| Regions | Coastal California, Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., USA |
| Rain | 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care) |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Sun | Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade |
| Soil | Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil |
| Moisture | Xeric |
| Height | Medium - 12in. to 36in. |
| Attracts Pollinators | Attract Bees |
| Resists | Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits |
| Fragrant | Fragrant Foliage |
Special Notes:
Plant with dwarf mugo pines and ornamental grasses.
With a little extra shearing to remove faded flowers and tighten up the shape in early spring, it gives your garden the look of age and maturity.
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