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Lavandula stoechas

Spanish Lavender

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Information by:         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. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. Established plants need only occasional watering, perhaps once every 3 weeks during the summer. No fertilizer needed for this plant. Great plant for flower arrangements or pot-pourri.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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

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

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation system for breaks, leaks and problems once a month.