Plant Details

Santolina rosmarinifolia

Holy Flax

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General Information

Scientific name: Santolina rosmarinifolia
Also known as: Holy Flax

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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