Pronounced (mi-kro-bi-oh-ta  de-cus-sa-ta)
Fast facts:

• commonly known as 'Siberian Carpet Cypress'
• hardy zones 2-8
• has a dense and mounded habit that is suitable for a rock garden

Blue-green in tone, the foliage of this low growing cypress turns colors of copper and maroon as the season changes to fall and keeps that shade through winter. New growth in spring appears as bright green, and darkens in shade during summer. Maturing at 1' in height and 4-5' in width, it is a suitable choice for an easy ground cover, and grows best in part sun with moist and well-draining soil. Is adaptable to poorer soil and different sun conditions, but may not reach its maximum potential. Fairly tolerant of pests and diseases and can be propagated by rooted stem cuttings. Will flower as well as fruit, but are largely inconspicuous among the heavy foliage. 

Pronounced (san-tow-leen-a  vy-renz)
Fast facts:

• commonly known as 'green santolina' or 'cotton lavender'
• drought tolerant ground cover for full sun
• clumping ground habit with spread of 2-4 ft wide
• flowering evergreen

​An easy and eye catching groundcover, Santolina virens offers a low maintenance and drought tolerant option for a hot and dry bed, container planting, green roof, or rock garden. This textural chartreuse plant spreads into domed mounds approximately 1-2' tall and 2-4" wide. Small yellow blossoms emerge in summer and seed pods form in early fall appearing as though they are floating cottony clouds on top of the ground cover. Options for companion planting are sedums, flax, dianthus ground covers, and more. Due to its evergreen nature and bright color, it is a great choice for a year round container planting, sidewalk bed, or border along garden or walkway. We like it so much, we planted it in the beds along our nursery fence and try to always have it in stock. A specimen sure to brighten your day!