Lavandula stoechas

French Lavender, Spanish Lavender

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual, shrub
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, seashore, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage