Shrubs

Santolina rosmarinifolia

Green lavender cotton

Green lavender cotton. Representative plant

Fine, aromatic green leaves give this rounded shrub a soft texture, with yellow flowers held above the foliage. It fits sunny rock gardens, slopes and dry borders. Regular renewal helps prevent a leggy, splitting center; individual plants can be short-lived.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: 18–42 in. tall × 1–2 ft. wide
Water: Dry, sharply drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9
Bloom: Yellow buttons; mid–late spring

Sizes & prices

#2$24.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant; not browse-proof.
Drought: Tolerant.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Cut back in late winter or spring to renew leggy growth.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Photo: Consultaplantas · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Green lavender cotton. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.