Lavandula pedunculata

Also Known As

Lavandula stoechas 'Butterfly'
Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon'
Lavandula stoechas subsp. pedunculata
Butterfly Lavender
French Long Lavender
Spanish Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lavandula pedunculata plant details

Lavandula pedunculata is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula pedunculata

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: dried-arrangements, fragrant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula pedunculata

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Curious flower spikes topped by a tuft of purple bracts, which in ssp pedunculata are borne on stems longer than the flower heads themselves, hardiness is variable depending on collection site, these are from unknown origins, so lack hard data. Zone 6-7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Butterfly Lavender- a compact bushy plant with grey green aromatic leaves producing broad fragrant spikes of dark purple flowers topped by purple flags. A french variety.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Lavandula pedunculata plant

How to Grow Lavandula pedunculata

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy