Olive Herb (Santolina rosmarinifolia)
Regular price $24.95The Olive Herb is a perennial herb with bright green leaves that have a brilliant Mediterranean olive-like aroma when crushed. Common names for Olive Herb are Green Lavender Cotton, Holy Flax, or Santolina. It is a member of the daisy family and native to western Europe. Olive Herb is cold hardy and fast-growing and good bit drought tolerant. It's soft, yet hardy leaves are perfect for use in salad dressing and as a seasoning. Olive Herb develops small yellow long-lasting button flowers.
Plant Type:
Perennial Herb
Harvest Season:
Year-Round
Flowers: Summer
Mature Size:
Up to 2 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Water regularly but sparsely. Light, well-drained soil.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 6-9; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Olive Herb is grown from cuttings and is capable of harvest within growing season.
