Green santolina is a rounded evergreen shrub with fragrant, finely textured green leaves and yellow flowers, useful in sunny borders and rock gardens.
- Height
- 45–107 cm / 1.5–3.5 ft
- Spread
- 30–61 cm / 1–2 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Spring
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6a–9b
Planting
Choose full sun and well-drained soil. It suits slopes, border groups and rock gardens, where its drought tolerance is useful once plants are established.
Care
Cut back hard in late winter or spring to prevent leggy growth and stems splitting apart. Expect a relatively short-lived shrub.
Before planting: Poor drainage can lead to root and crown rot.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
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