Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Lemon Fizz'

Also Known As

Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Lime Fizz'
Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz'
Cotton Lavender
Lavender Cotton

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6b-10b

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Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Lemon Fizz' plant details

Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Lemon Fizz' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Lemon Fizz'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Santolina rosmarinifolia 'Lemon Fizz'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Bright yellow thread-like foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Bright lemon-lime colored textural foliage distinguishes this form of Cotton Lavender. It requires a very well drained soil to winter over in zone 6, and should not be cut back in the fall. 18"

By: Avant Gardens

Charming lemon-gold form of an old favorite, Mediterranean perennial, forming a bun-shaped mass of narrow stems and tiny leaves to about 18" tall. A terrific accent in the dry garden with the same yellow flowers as the species. Full sun for best yellow color or part shade where plants become greener. Lean soils and little summer water once established. Enjoy. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

I’m a huge fan of golden foliage – it cheers up the garden so. And I have just the spot for this little cutie! Growing to 18” tall & 2’ wide, the foliage is bright yellow in sun & more chartreuse with some shade. It needs good drainage & would be great in a container. Can’t wait to try all sorts of color combinations with this guy – purple-leaved Ageratum corymbosum, carmel-colored Heuchera ‘Marmalade’ & silver-leaved Orostachys iwarenge all come to mind. Not to mention, anything with blue flowers would be great too! Love the fragrant foliage!