Santolina is the common name of Santolina chamaecyparissus species, from Compositae family.
Also known as: cotton lavender, grey santolina.
Santonlina flowers
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Features of Santolina
Height to 6-18 inches. Spread to 24-36 inches. Zone 6-8. Evergreen half-hardy perennial
divided, linear, pungent, silver-green leaf.
round, yellow flower in summer.
Growing Santolina
Site »
full sun
Propagate »
- by cutting during summer and autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings.
- by seed during spring and autumn.
Maintain »
- protection: Protect from cold winter, when temperatures drops below 40F (5C).
- transplant: 12-18 inches apart.
- trimming: deadhead flowers in summer and autumn.
Using Santolina
Decorative
Decorative
Use dried flowers for decoration. (Use flower)
Household
Fragrance
Add to potpourri. (Use flower)
Repellent
Add to sachets or hang a branch in closets to deter insects. (Use flower)
Medicinal
Tea
Used in the past to expel intestinal worms. (Use leaf, flower)
Traditional Remedies
Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.
Cautions
- Please consult with your doctor before using santolina for health related purposes.
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