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Lavandula stoechas - French Lavender

Lavandula stoechas
French Lavender, Cassidony, Spanish Lavender, Butterfly Lavender

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As expected at the plant level. But they did not manage to recover and died (in the same planter I had some common lavender which thrived) so off to the bin. What a pity.

jacques, 25/12/2023

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A lavender with large flowers in bluish spikes topped with intense violet bracts forming a tuft.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Description

Lavandula stoechas or butterfly lavender has blue flowers in spikes topped with intense violet bracts forming small raised wings. The flowering in spring can last until autumn.

The highly aromatic foliage of the butterfly lavender is a lovely silver-grey colour and, like all lavenders, it is evergreen.

Moderately hardy in cold and humid regions, Lavandula stoechas prefers to be grown in a pot in regions with very cold winters.

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Lavandula stoechas - French Lavender (Flowering) Flowering
Lavandula stoechas - French Lavender (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time April to May, September
Flower size 7 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lavandula

Species

stoechas

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

French Lavender, Cassidony, Spanish Lavender, Butterfly Lavender

Origin

Mediterranean

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Planting and care

Plant the butterfly lavender in a sunny location in neutral to acidic soil, even stony and rocky, very well drained. Avoid watering even if the summer is very hot as it dislikes excess moisture. In acidic soil, it has more colourful flowers. Like all lavenders, it is advisable to prune it systematically after flowering to keep it compact and prevent the development of woody stems.  Be careful, vegetation does not grow back on the wood. Always prune above a leaf. 

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions To maintain a compact habit, prune after flowering, never cutting back on old wood that does not re-sprout. Lavenders should be pruned from a young age.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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