Santolina rosmarinifolia

Rosmary-leafed Santolina

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Compact evergreen shrub with silvery-grey aromatic foliage and yellow button flowers in summer. Drought-tolerant Mediterranean native.
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Plant Details

Common Name Rosmary-leafed Santolina
Family Asteraceae
Genus Santolina
Species Rosmarinifolia
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Small yellow button flowers in early summer
Leaf Color Silvery-grey to grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or gritty soil, low fertility preferred for best growth

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water sparingly to prevent root rot; reduce significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for compactness and flowering; tolerates light shade in very hot climates

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs, minimal feeding in spring if at all

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and prevent woody leggy growth

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Spider Mite 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
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 55%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3500 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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