Santolina chamaecyparissus
Cotton Lavender
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Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Description
Santolina chamaecyparissus syn. S. incana (cotton lavender, lavender cotton) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Blooming
Petal less, rounded, button like flower heads consisting of all disk florets.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Growth
Shrubs and subshrubs used as perennials. Aromatic leaves usually finely cut in a pinnate fashion.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Planting
Propagate by cuttings in late summer. Seeds should be sown in either spring or autumn but do provide some protection from the cold for the young plants.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Pest
Rare.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Interesting facts
Lavender Cotton gets its common name from two sources. The foliage is aromatic similar to a Lavender. Additionally, the floral inflorescences have the appearance of small cotton balls. Also, the dried foliage can be used as a potpouri in a sachet that can be hung in a closet to repel moths from feasting upon a cotton wardrobe. Hence the name Lavender Cotton.
Cotton Lavender (Santolina chamaecyparissus) - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, very well drained soil. Sandy soil is ideal. Acidic soil benefits the plant.
