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Keywords: Asteraceae | Santolina rosmarinifolia L. subsp. rosmarinifolia | 23487-0013-1984

Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia

Updated Aug. 1, 2006 at 2:24 PM PST: Changed name from Santolina virens to Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia based on updated nomenclature. – Daniel.

To truly appreciate green santolina, you need to brush your hand lightly and slowly across the flowerheads. The rubber-eraser-like capitula on the upright stems will spring back from the disturbance, hitting the side of your hand.

Native to Mediterranean Europe, Santolina rosmarinifolia subsp. rosmarinifolia is used in gardens as a low-maintenance groundcover. It has a reputation for being drought-resistant, which makes it an ideal waterwise plant in areas where it is hardy.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at July 17, 2005 1:35 AM

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Not a plant i can use in our more temperate midwest zone, but i've seen these and they are beautiful!

thanks! cindy

Posted by: cindy at July 17, 2005 3:24 AM

The flowers in the photo look like the flowerrs of a small, ornamental thyme plant I have growing in a pot. Go figure.

Posted by: pam in DM,CA at July 17, 2005 8:47 AM

Looking at your photos is the high spot of my days. Thank you.

Posted by: Kay at July 19, 2005 6:25 PM

I can't find the words ^^

Posted by: kaitou at July 24, 2005 6:47 AM

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