French Lavender
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(Lavandula pedunculata)
French Lavender (Lavandula pedunculata)
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Cristina Villaverde
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Photo by: Cristina Villaverde | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Cristina Villaverde | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-03T13:26:49-07:00 |
Summary
Lavandula pedunculata, commonly known as Spanish Lavender, is an evergreen shrub primarily native to the Iberian Peninsula and regions of North Africa. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Spanish Lavender is characterized by its gray-green, narrow, aromatic leaves and long-stemmed, violet-purple flowers that bloom in whorls atop slender, leafless peduncles in the spring and summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a beneficial plant for pollinator gardens.
Spanish Lavender is valued for its fragrant flowers and essential oils, which are used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is a popular choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting due to its compact size and ease of maintenance. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, to prevent root rot. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Spanish Lavender can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered and may suffer from fungal diseases in humid conditions. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages a second bloom.CC BY-SA 4.0
Spanish Lavender is valued for its fragrant flowers and essential oils, which are used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It is a popular choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting due to its compact size and ease of maintenance. This plant thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soil, preferably sandy or gravelly, to prevent root rot. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Spanish Lavender can be susceptible to root rot if overwatered and may suffer from fungal diseases in humid conditions. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages a second bloom.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to the Iberian Peninsula and regions of North Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Fjärilslavendel
Scientific Names: Lavandula pedunculata, Lavandula stoechas subsp. pedunculata, Lavandula stoechas var. pedunculata, Stoechas pedunculata
GBIF Accepted Name: Lavandula pedunculata (Mill.) Cav.