The herbaceous perennial Lavandula stoechas (French lavender) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded fuchsia and fragrant blooms during late spring to late summer. The showy matte foliage is dark aquamarine and greyish green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen. Lavandula stoechas (French lavender) has stems that are aromatic. A specimen plant, Lavandula stoechas (French lavender) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
Butterflies are attracted to Lavandula stoechas . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
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.
