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Lavandula stoechas

Spanish Lavender

Plant photo of: Lavandula stoechas
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue gray foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts near the top of the spikes. It is drought tolerant . - Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Purple

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.