What should you buy from Riverbend this week?

Check out this list of THE BEST crops at Riverbend according to Stephanie's weekly review of the nursery. These are the "must haves" for a great display of color!

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Lavender Cotton

Silver-gray, feathery foliage topped with vibrant yellow, button-like flowers. Blooms early to mid summer.

Height: 18-24 Inches

Spacing: 12-24" (30-61 cm)

Additional: Prefers well-drained soil.

Hardiness Zone: 5-9

Bloom Color: Yellow.

Santolina (san-toe-lee'-na)

Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Lavender Cotton

Fine-textured fragrant silver-gray or green foliage is topped with yellow button flowers. Ideal for herb or perennial gardens, and especially well suited for knot gardens or low hedges when clipped to maintain the desired compact shape. Drought tolerant.

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Needs • Average	Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer • Fall • Spring	Season of Interest (Flowering) • Foliage • Summer	Foliage Attribute • Silver or Blue Foliage	Bloom Color • Yellow
Attributes • Fragrant • Ground Cover	Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil