Santolina magonica (Minorcan Lavender Cotton)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Santolina |
| Species | magonica |
| Synonyms | Santolina chamaecyparissus subsp. magonica |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to the Western and Central Mediterranean regions. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b to 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | - 10 to - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 to 23 |
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Feathery, green foliage grows in small clusters along the silver stems. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. |
| Shape | Mound forming to rounded. |
| Landscape | Flower beds, borders, container, edging, and as a ground cover. |
| Propagation | Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Requires very dry soil. Commonly grows in arid environments. |
Photographs
Santolina magonica, leaf. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
Santolina magonica, flower. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.