Santolina benthamiana
Common name(s): n/a
Description: evergreen shrub; native to the Pyrenees Mountains. Rounded growth with aromatic, gray-green foliage and cream-yellow button flowers in summer. Thrives in dry, rocky areas with nutrient-poor soil.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: sachets to repel fleas/insects, potpourri, dried bouquets, ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Drought: Adapted to 4 months of summer drought
Distribution: France and Spain (Central & E. Pyrenees)
Care: no special care needed, can be pruned lightly after flowering and hard in spring to maintain a dense, compact shape