Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) – Silver Foliage Drought-Tolerant Shrub

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Lavender Cotton

Santolina chamaecyparissus, Longivity Spinach

A classic silver-leaf evergreen shrub prized for its drought tolerance, clean form, and low-maintenance beauty.

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Description

Lavender Cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its finely textured silver-gray foliage and cheerful yellow button flowers in summer. Native to the Mediterranean region, this plant thrives in sunny, dry conditions and is an excellent choice for California landscapes where water efficiency and year-round structure matter.

Its naturally rounded form makes it ideal for low hedges, borders, herb gardens, and modern minimalist designs. Once established, Lavender Cotton requires very little water and maintenance, making it a reliable long-term planting for both residential and commercial settings.

Why gardeners love Lavender Cotton:

Striking silver foliage that brightens dry landscapes
Excellent drought tolerance for water-wise gardens
Naturally compact and easy to shape
Aromatic leaves that deter deer and pests
Long-lasting evergreen structure year-round

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 1–2 ft
Mature spread: 3–5 ft
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Fine-textured, silvery-gray, aromatic foliage.Flowers: Bright yellow, button-like flower heads borne on slender stems above the foliage in summer.Habit: Evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded, mounding form. Extremely drought tolerant.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Attractive silver foliage provides year-round color and texture.Extremely drought and heat tolerant.Low maintenance and deer resistant.Ideal for formal or informal edging
Landscape Uses:Low hedges and borders.Rock gardens and xeriscapes.Herb and knot gardens.Container and patio gardens.Mediterranean-style landscapes

Faqs

Is Lavender Cotton a true lavender?
No. Despite the name, it belongs to the Santolina genus, not Lavandula.

Does it need frequent pruning?
Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape, but it is generally low-maintenance.

Is it suitable for containers?
Yes, especially in well-drained pots placed in full sun.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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