Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Asteraceae · shrubs
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Lavender Cotton (Zones 6-9)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 6–9
| Feature | Lavender Cotton | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Santolina chamaecyparissus | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Asteraceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | shrubs | aquatic |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧 Low | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Well-drained, Poor | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 2' | 6" |
| Spread | 3' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Yellow | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Mediterranean | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Lavender Cotton
Water Lily
Lavender Cotton
Water Lily
Choose Lavender Cotton if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 6–9.
Choose Water Lily if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with aquatic water in zones 3–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 6–9. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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