Santolina chamaecyparissus, commonly known as Cotton Lavender, is a compact, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It forms a dense, rounded mound and features finely textured, silvery-grey, aromatic foliage and produces small, bright yellow, button-like flowers on slender stems in summer.  It is commonly used in herb gardens, as edging for pathways, in Mediterranean-style plantings, or as a low-maintenance ground cover due to its resilience, attractive foliage, and deer resistance.