Santolina lindavica (Lindavica cotton lavender)

Cultivation

Grow in poor, well-drained, stony or sandy soil in full sun. Tolerates chalk. Thrives in hot climates. Drought tolerant once established. Dislikes excessive winter wet.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact, Erect flower stem

Native to

Mediterranean, Sardinia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic