Lavandula, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender 'Madrid Pink'
Lavandula stoechas
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah) (Info) |
| Species: | stoechas (STOW-kass) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Madrid Pink |
| Additional cultivar information: | (Madrid Series) |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pink
Lavender
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:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From hardwood heel cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Glen Avon, California
Pedley, California
Rubidoux, California
Sunnyslope, California
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jan 19, 2010, Rupeee from Riverside, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Does well in the summer heat of Riverside CA. Color of blooms is impressive. |
