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    Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden'

    Also Known As

    • Lavender Cotton

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden' plant details

    Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer yellow 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A compact form that originated with H & H, it is a bit like 'Small Ness', it has been a good grower for us and deserves a wider exposure. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden' plant

    How to Grow Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Foxden'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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