Santolina 'Edward Bowles'
Common name(s): Edward Bowles santolina
Description: evergreen shrub; a 20th century selection by Hillier and Sons of England named for the famous British horticulturist, Edward Augustus Bowles. Vigorous, rounded growth with feathery, gray-green foliage and cream white flowers in summer. Thrives in dry, rocky areas with nutrient-poor soil.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Position: full sun and 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
Care: no special care needed, can be pruned lightly after flowering and hard in spring to maintain a dense, compact shape
Notes: most likely a form of Santolina neapolitana