Cotton Lavender is a natural moth proofer

Cotton Lavender, Santolina chamaecyparissus (sometimes labeled Santolina incana) is also known as Santolina. It’s usually grown as an ornamental, or for use as an everlasting, and even sometimes as a low hedge. Cotton Lavender is a hardy perennial which reaches a height of 1m (3′) by 60cm (2′). It is not related to lavender.

Although not often found in the herbal medicine cabinet, cotton lavender is a very useful moth proofer, which benefits from a less pungent smell than the traditional moth balls (if you can even get these any more). It is also useful for treating insect bites and stings – grind to a fine powder and apply directly on a bandage to relieve pain and aid healing.

As with all plants used as herbal remedies, cotton lavender should be grown organically to ensure that the active constituents are not corrupted by foreign chemicals. To find out more about growing organic cotton lavender visit the Gardenzone.

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