Green Santolina - Olive Herb Plant - Olive Scent for Cooking - 4" Pot

The Olive Herb (Santolina viridis), is an aromatic plant originating from the Mediterranean, belonging to the family of Asteraceae. Its leaves give off a strong olive scent. Santolina viridis has got a round and compact shape. Dense branches support an elegant, thin, tender green coloured, resistant and scented foliage. During all the summer, it is possible to see yellow flower heads. The flowering attracts butterflies and pollinating insects. Its scented flowers are preserved both in bouquets and in pots. Green Santolina harvest needs a sunny exposure. The plant tolerates any kind of soil. Santolina green leaves have a taste of sweet black olive. Their aroma goes well with pasta sauces, cook potatoes with rosemary, sheep cheese and Greek salad. The Olive Herb can also be grown indoors in a sunny window. Trim as needed.

• Green leaves have a taste of sweet black olive
• Great in salads and cooked potatoes, anywhere you need the scent of olive
• Zones 6-11, patio or indoors
• Yellow blooms
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