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Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Nana'

Pronunciation

san-toh-LEE-nuh kam-ee-ky-par-ISS-us

Common Name

Dwarf Lavender Cotton

Plant Type

Perennial

Mature Size

2 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide

Water Requirements

Very Low: water deeply several times a summer

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Bees
Butterflies
Deer resistant

Flower Color

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Nana' is a compact shrub with silver grey foliage and bright yellow flowers. This cultivar is very slow growing and stays a nice size.

PADG Notes: We originally had a full sized Santolina, but the plant fell apart when it bloomed. It was unattractive, so it was removed it from the garden. Santolina chamaecyparissus 'Nana' is a good choice for an edger or in a knot garden because it doesn't require the pruning that the larger species needs. We've used short silver plants as edging throughout the Demonstration Garden to tie the garden together visually.

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