Santolina viridis
Olivewort
Common names: Green Saint's Wreath, Green Santolina
Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
Olivewort is a evergreen, cushion-forming perennial whose finely feathery leaves emit a surprising olive scent when crushed, with hints of cheese and herbs. Freshly chopped, it seasons fish, salads, and roasted vegetables. In summer, yellow button-like flowers attract bees. It thrives in dry, lean soils and is remarkably winter-hardy in sheltered positions.
Care instructions
Sow or plant from May (week 19) in a full-sun spot with well-draining, calcareous, and relatively poor soil; it does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Water only during prolonged dry spells. After flowering (August, week 33), cut back heavily to keep the plant compact and bushy and prevent it from becoming lanky from below. In harsh locations, a light mulch of straw can provide winter protection.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, well-drained, lean, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
carrot family (Apiaceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
Sunflowers release substances into the soil that inhibit potato tuber growth, and they also compete for water and nutrients.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: basic crop-rotation rule
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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