Lavender Cotton

Santolina villosa is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its silver-gray foliage and yellow button-like flowers that bloom in summer. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is often used as a low hedge or border plant and has a pleasant fragrance when its leaves are crushed. The plant also has medicinal properties and has been used to treat respiratory and digestive issues, as well as to repel insects.