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Lavender at the Walls
Spanish Lavender
Spanish Lavender

Common name:Spanish Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula stoechas

This evergreen dense shrub grows 1' tall and 1-2' wide. It has gray green, narrow, long leaves. During spring, flowers on a cone-like spike capped with a purple butterfly-like flag appear on the top of the foliage. It is very attractive but not as fragrant as other lavender varieties. Many cultivars now available, with different color flowers. Tip shear after bloom period to encourage more density. Pruning should be done once a year, every year. This plant does well in full sun with well-draining soil.

Designer: Galbraith & Associates

Lavender at the Walls
Image: 37 of 47

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.