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Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz'
SKU
06629
Chartreuse mounds of fragrant evergreen foliage provide sizzling color year-round, topped with bright yellow flowers in summer. Compact, rounded habit is perfect for edging pathways, borders and herb gardens. Plant en masse for a colorful, drought tolerant groundcover.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | san-tow-LEEN-ah VY-renz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Chartreuse |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Thrift (Armeria); Pinks (Dianthus); Carpet Bugle (Ajuga); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Sedum (Sedum) |
Thrives in loose, soils with excellent drainage; avoid overly wet soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Prune annually after flowering for a tidy, compact appearance.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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