Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Summer'

Also Known As

Silver Summer Spanish Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10"-15"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

7b-10b

Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Summer' plant details

Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Summer' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Summer'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula stoechas 'Silver Summer'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Producing its blue-violet flowers over and over AND over, this compact 15 incher is a real beauty in container or border; drought-tolerant it will be a fragrant favorite for bouquets and butterflies. S/M-D/GDr PPAF