Santolina tomentosa variety Lavender Cotton holds deeply divided fragrant foliage that shifts green to silver. Small yellow pompom flowers appear in July and August, and plants reach about 12 inches.
Chilled seed sprouts in 14-30 days when sown 1/8 inch deep. Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost after 2-3 weeks cold in moist soil, then hold at 65-70 degrees with light, and move outside after frost 18-20 inches apart.
