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    Santolina villosa

    Also Known As

    • Santolina ericoides
    • Santolina pinnata
    • Lavender Cotton

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 5b-9b

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    Santolina villosa plant details

    Santolina villosa is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Santolina villosa

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Santolina villosa

    USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Grows 18" to 3' tall and nearly round with dark green, saw-edged leaves and features creamy button flowers at branch ends in summer. Italy.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Santolina villosa plant

    How to Grow Santolina villosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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