Santolina rosmarinifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Santolina rosmarinifolia
Also known as:
Holy Flax
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.50 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Evergreen
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-10
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Leaves are used in savory Mediterranean dishes and cocktails to add an olive-like flavor. Even small amounts can give sweet dishes a subtle olive taste. The flowers are often used to flavor herbal tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Laurus nobilis Bay |
Laurel can enhance the aroma in the garden and is a great companion for Santolina's medicinal uses. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme benefits from the same soil conditions as Santolina and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary |
Rosemary provides similar growing conditions and can share pest-repelling properties with Santolina. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Lavender complements the aesthetics and attracts pollinators, benefiting both plants. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Yarrow improves soil health and attracts beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity around Santolina. |