Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 50 cm |
Spread: | 50 cm |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Commonly known as Cotton Lavender, this is a small shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces a dense network of small and aromatic, grey-green leaves. The foliage is a adorned with mass of yellow, button-like flowers In summer. This evergreen grows with a rounded shape to about 50 cm tall and the same wide. It performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site, noting that is hardy to dry periods, coastal environments, and moderate frost once established. The Cotton Lavender is commonly included in borders, mass planted as a ground cover, maintained in a container, included in cottage or Mediterranean gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas. It is an easy plant to grow and very rewarding.
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