Botanical Name: Santolina rosmarinifolia
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Common Name: Rosemary-leafed Santolina  
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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Rosemary-leafed santolina is a tough perennial with a rounded, tidy habit and nearly shrubby constitution. Mostly grown for its foliage, which is clear, bright green, finely textured, and needle-like. It has a musky, resinous scent when crushed. Little lemon-yellow, button-like flowers appear mid to late spring. Though listed as evergreen, it is not always dependably so in our climate. Grows about 12 to 18 inches tall and 20 to 28 inches wide.