Santolina chamaecyparissus
cotton lavender
Asteraceae

Characteristics: Soft grey, evergreen leaves with yellow button flowers (like a daisy without petals). Mounding and looking slightly disorganized- mounds may split. Often used in partiers or hedging but will not flower if cut.

Growing conditions: Would look nice with hebes or other mounding shrubs. Well-drained soil on a slope.

Limitations: No real problems!