Lavandula stoechas |
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Spanish Lavender |
Description
This dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue-grey foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts near the top of the spikes. It is drought tolerant . - Cornflower Farms
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, 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 the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.