Botanical Name: Lavandula stoechas
Common Name: Spanish lavender Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, bushy dens plant of fine silvery foliage; tends to be somewhat blocky and stiff – branches all curve upright Height 1 1/2 to 2' Spread 2 to 3' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy – zones 4-24 Morphology: Leaves linear, silvery, to 1" long, 1/8" wide, oppositely arranged on square stems; margins entire with a marked center rib Flowers spikes of lavender purple flowers with leafy bracts extending up from top of spike giving a "bunny ears" appearance Fruit small woody capsule Propagation: seed, stem cuttiongs Usage: small filler in drought tolerant plantings, makes a good sheared hedge, herb border or herbaceous perennial garden Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering but is very drought tolerant when established – don't keep soggy Fertilizing slow-release in spring Pruning head back frequently to encourage bushiness, dead head Pests/Diseases root rot in heavy soils or overwatered areas Special Conditions/Other 'Otto Quast' provides very dark purple flowers Origin: Portugal and Spain Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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