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Lavandula stoechas pedunculata

Spanish Lavender

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue-grey foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts in spring and summer near the top of the spikes. It has low watering needs once it's established. It prefers full sun. Foliage is aromatic. This plant is fire prone. Please use caution when planting near your home.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.