Lavandula stoechas |
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Spanish Lavender |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
This dense shrub grows 2'-3' tall with blue gray foliage and deep purple flowers that have large showy bracts near the top of the spikes. It is drought tolerant .
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Mediterranean, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parkingstrip, Publicpark, Parkinglot, Raisedplanter, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Massplanting, Fireresistant
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
