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| Identification |
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Genus
Lavandula
Species
stoechas
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
French lavender
Spanish lavender
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11390
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p133
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 07-08
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-07
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
1 gallon
Garden location
Double path garden
Garden notes
Apiarists will like this plant because it attracts bees. Lavandula stoechas can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Spanish lavender (also known as French lavender) needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is best for growing this plant. It needs soil that is dry, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant foliage
Fragrance parts
Stems
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lavandula stoechas is a woody perennial. Leaves: Spanish lavender (locally known in some parts as French lavender) has woolly leaves. Flowers: This plant has cone shaped dense clusters of tiny blossoms. Blossoms appear in May and continue through August. The flowers are most often a purple color.
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