Santolina chamaecyparissus

Cotton Lavender / Lavender Cotton

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Compact aromatic subshrub with silvery-grey foliage and yellow button-shaped flowers, native to Mediterranean regions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cotton Lavender / Lavender Cotton
Family Asteraceae
Genus Santolina
Species Chamaecyline
Origin Southern Europe / North Africa
Blooming Summer flowering; foliage evergreen in mild climates.
Leaf Color Silvery-grey / Grey-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, sandy or gritty soil; tolerant of poor soils and alkaline conditions.

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Watering

Drought tolerant; allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for compact growth and flowering; avoid shade.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs; apply minimal fertilizer in spring only if growth is poor.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and prevent legginess.

Pest Control Aphid Snail Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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