Is Green Santolina safe for pets?

Yes, Green Santolina (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Green Santolina easy to care for?

Green Santolina has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Green Santolina grow indoors?

Green Santolina is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Green Santolina (Santolina Rosmarinifolia) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Santolina rosmarinifolia is an evergreen, aromatic shrub native to southwestern Europe, with fine, needle-like green leaves and yellow button-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Green Santolina

Santolina Rosmarinifolia

Santolina rosmarinifolia is an evergreen, aromatic shrub native to southwestern Europe, with fine, needle-like green leaves and yellow button-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

7-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:well-drained, sandy, loamy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, fragrance

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Green Santolina

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Prune

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Repot

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Santolina