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Lavandula stoechas

Spanish Lavender

Plant photo of: Lavandula stoechas
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

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.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

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

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.