Santolina rosmarinifolia (Santolina rosmarinifolia)
Santolina rosmarinifolia, Rosemary-leaved Santolina, is an aromatic evergreen subshrub native to the western Mediterranean, grown for its foliage and yellow flowers.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Soil
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.
Tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.
Prefers well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils, tolerates poor or chalky conditions.
Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures but protect from hard frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Over-fertilizing can reduce flowering.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear, needle-like
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderAsterales
- familyAsteraceae
- genusSantolina
- speciesSantolina rosmarinifolia
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No