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Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   8a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H4 - H5   Australia:   2 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose' (French lavender) bears showy, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during late spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is mound shaped in form and has foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and aromatic. The stems are aromatic. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose' . Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions The growth rate of Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Rose' (French lavender) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.