Spanish Lavender produces an abundance of unique, purple flowers in Spring atop the bright grey-green foliage. The flowers look like purple pineapples with lavender, upright rabbit ears on top. Foliage spreads to produce a low mound. If the flower stems are removed after flowers have faded this can encourage a repeat bloom in Fall. Likies well drained soil, full sun, heat and humidity. Useful as a bed border, a specimen accent, in groups or massed on embankments and in containers. Best Lavender for the South.

Height: 1' 6" to 2' Landscape Usages: Groundcover, Border / Edger, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Erosion Control, Outdoor Living Areas, Accent, Containers / Planters, Mass Planting, Small Groups, Woodland Border Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Foliage Color: Grey Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Perennial, Rock

Spread: 3' to 4' Attracts: Butterflies Characteristics: Flower, Foliage Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage, Aromatic, Potpourri Growth Rate: Moderate, Fast Colors: Purple Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Insect Seasons of Bloom: Spring Blooms Type: Groundcover, Herb, Evergreen Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11

Spanish Lavender Feeding Instructions

Feed in Spring and then on an as needed basis through late Summer. We generally recommend a slow-release granular flower food, higher in the middle number: this is phospherous, which helps to promote strong root systems, strong stems and plenty of flowers. Alternatively, you may use a natural or organic, non-burning plant food. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction.

Spanish Lavender Pruning Instructions

Spanish Lavender blooms profusely in the spring, and when it finishes it needs a good pruning. The result will be an attractive, fragrant, gray-green shrub throughout the rest of the year.

Spanish Lavender Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.