Lavandula stoechas
TOPPED LAVENDER, ITALIAN LAVENDER
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pruning: Prune one year old wood by half after flowering.

 
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Lavandula stoechas
TOPPED LAVENDER, ITALIAN LAVENDER
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer, late winter

Leaves: aromatic; blue-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, formal, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, mass planting, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bee attracting , deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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