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    • Photo of Lavandula stoechas flower, foliage, form by Xemendura

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    Lavandula stoechas

    Also Known As

    • French Lavendar
    • Rabbit Ear Lavender
    • Spanish Lavendar

    Plant type

    shrub, herb

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Lavandula stoechas plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula stoechas

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula stoechas

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Usually flowering in May and re-blooming thereafter, L. stoechas is earlier than English or French Lavenders. The flower of this species bears a resemblance to a small purple fir cone or tiny pineapple with a flourish of dark purple bracts on top. Butterflies find it quite alluring. The silvery and evergreen foliage is particularly resinous, i.e., wonderfully pungent. 18" - 2 ft tall and wide and vase-shaped. Minimum temperature: 10?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    It's not hard to figure out why these plants are commonly called "rabbit ear lavender", with their pair or trio of longer upright purple tufts. Spanish lavender are superior plants for hot, dry settings.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Lavandula stoechas plant

    How to Grow Lavandula stoechas

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • 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

      • glaucous

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    Lavandula canariensis

    aka Canary Island Lavender, Lavender

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lavandula canariensis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Lavandula 'Regal Splendour'

    aka Lavandula stoechas 'Regal Splendour', Regal Splendour French Lavender

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 16"

    Width: 16"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lavandula 'Regal Splendour' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Lavandula angustifolia

    aka English Lavendar

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lavandula angustifolia flower, foliage, form by Sten Porse
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    Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso'

    aka Lavandula 'Dilly Dilly', Dilly Dilly Lavender, Fat Bud French Lavender, Grosso Lavendar

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence'

    aka Lavandula intermedia 'du Provence', Provence Lavender

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lavandula x intermedia 'Provence' form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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