Perennial – Primavera Lavender

Primavera lavender 

 Botanical name: lavandula stoechas 

Beginner friendly?:

Average size at maturity: reaches about 16-18 inches in height and in spread 

Bloom time:  spring and summer 

Hardy zone:  zones 7-9 

Flower color: purple 

Foliage color:  green/gray 

Growth rate:  reaches fully mature size in about 2-3 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: trim new growth when blooms are spent to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use:  borders, containers, herb gardens, shrub borders 

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators, atomic foliage and blooms, drought tolerant 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to become nearly completely dried out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: rosemary, sage, coneflower, yarrow, thyme, sedum

Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested, essential oils of this plant are toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no