Santolina rosmarinifolia
Holy Flax
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Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Description
Santolina rosmarinifolia (holy flax) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to south western Europe. It is a dense, compact evergreen shrub growing to 60 cm (24 in) tall and wide, with narrow, aromatic green leaves and tight yellow composite flowerheads carried on slender stalks above the foliage, in summer.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Blooming
Petal less, rounded, button like flower heads consisting of all disk florets.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Growth
Shrubs and subshrubs used as perennials. Aromatic leaves usually finely cut in a pinnate fashion.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Planting
Propagate by cuttings in late summer. Seeds should be sown in either spring or autumn but do provide some protection from the cold for the young plants.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Pest
Rare.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Interesting facts
Lavender Cotton gets its common name from two sources. The foliage is aromatic similar to a Lavender. Additionally, the floral inflorescences have the appearance of small cotton balls. Also, the dried foliage can be used as a potpouri in a sachet that can be hung in a closet to repel moths from feasting upon a cotton wardrobe. Hence the name Lavender Cotton.
Holy Flax (Santolina rosmarinifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, very well drained soil. Sandy soil is ideal. Acidic soil benefits the plant.
