SANTOLINA chamaecyparissus
- Age
- Planted mid 2007 in herb garden.
- Second one put into big pot 01.02.08
- Where it's Growing
- Exposed herb garden & warm half sunny spot in pot.
- Upkeep
- Growth Patterns
- Very slow growing.
- Flowers ?
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Full sun with low water usage when established. Likes Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy soils.
Origin: Spain, Morocco
Cultivated for hundreds of years as a wound & strewing herb, a disinfectant & insecticide. Hang dried branches in cupboards against moths.
- Future Notes