Name: Santolina Gray

Botanical Name: Santolina chamaecyparissus

Zone: 6-11

Soil: Average, well drained.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Time and Color: Yellow flowers in mid spring.

Description: Also called Lavender Cotton. Santolina Gray is a woody low growing subshrub that makes an attractive border plant or when several are planted, a low hedge. Very popular for knot gardens. Belongs in every herb garden, especially if you are trying to create a silver or gray theme. The plant's fuzzy, finely cut, silver leaves are especially attractive in the evening when they almost seem to glow.