Santolina - Green

Santolina virens

Green Santolina is a native of Southern Europe & Arabia. It is a very hardy perennial that grows to about 1 metre tall. Its leaves were once used as an anti-bacterial to treat wounds. It is ideal as a border plant in the garden as it is frost hardy, loves full sun & will always add some colour. The leaves are dark green & the flowers are button shaped & bright yellow in summer, attracting bees to your garden.