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Lavender Cotton

Santolina chamaecyparissus, Asteraceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CardoonCynara cardunculus
Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Flat-Leaf ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Lavender cotton's strong aromatic compounds may inhibit growth of nearby herbs

Common RueRuta graveolens

Common Rue and Lavender Cotton form strong pest deterrent barrier in dry Mediterranean climates

Uses

Functions

Pest DeterrentMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Lavender Cotton grow in?

Lavender Cotton grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Lavender Cotton?

Good companions for Lavender Cotton include Cardoon.

Design guilds with Lavender Cotton and see companion relationships visually.

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