Santolina magonica
Common name(s): Minorcan cotton lavender, Balearic santolina
Description: evergreen; rounded, spreading growth with a uniquely horizontal branching habit. Aromatic, silvery foliage and 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: Balearic Islands
Care: no special care needed, can be pruned lightly after flowering and hard in spring to maintain a dense, compact shape