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Lavandula, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender 'Pat Leigh'

Lavandulastoechas

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah)
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Species
stoechas (STOW-kass)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Green
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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RosinaBloom
(Zone 1) | October 2013 | positive

Lavandula stoechas Pat Leigh, bred by KiwiGold in New Zealand - the current patent status being PPAF - is a drought tolerant, upright hab...Read More

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