
Cotton Lavender
This charming perennial features soft, silver-grey foliage that forms neat, compact mounds, providing year-round texture and colour. In summer, bright yellow, button-like flowers appear above the foliage, adding cheerful highlights and a classic Mediterranean feel to garden spaces.
Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, herb gardens, or edging, its aromatic leaves release a delightful fragrance when touched, enhancing the sensory experience. The low-maintenance nature and compact habit make it perfect for formal or informal plantings alike.
Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it is drought-tolerant and resilient, requiring minimal care beyond occasional trimming to maintain its tidy shape. It pairs beautifully with other sun-loving perennials, grasses, and herbs, adding contrast in colour and texture.
A perfect choice for gardeners seeking aromatic foliage, bright seasonal flowers, and enduring structure, this perennial delivers reliable performance, visual interest, and effortless Mediterranean charm to sunny, well-drained garden spaces.
Description and Attributes
Product Code
SAYCL
Genus
Santolina
Species
Chamaecyparissus
Botanical Name
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Height
unspecified
Width
unspecified
Flower Timing
unspecified
Seasonality
Summer catalogue
Climate
Cool to Mediterranean
Pot size
10cm
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Full Sun
Water needs
2




