Spanish Lavender 6" – Fragrant Purple Blooms with Distinctive Petal Tufts for Hot, Dry Gardens

Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a heat-loving Mediterranean native prized for its fragrant purple flower spikes topped with butterfly-like petals. With its compact shape and silvery green foliage, this lavender variety thrives in hot, dry conditions and blooms repeatedly from spring through summer.

Ideal for pollinator gardens, patio containers, and low-water landscapes, Spanish Lavender adds color, scent, and charm with very little maintenance.

🌞 Light

• Requires full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Performs best in open, well-ventilated areas

💧 Water

• Very drought-tolerant once established

• Water deeply but infrequently—allow soil to dry between waterings

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent mildew

🌡️ Temperature & Hardiness

• Zones 7–10 (protect in colder regions)

• Heat-tolerant and thrives in dry, warm climates

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Avoid rich or heavy soils that retain moisture

✂️ Pruning

• Lightly prune after blooms fade to encourage reblooming

• Trim in late summer to shape and remove woody stems

🐝 Pollinators

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Generally safe, but can be mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities

Bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden with Spanish Lavender, the perfect low-maintenance plant for fragrant borders, drought-tolerant beds, and sun-drenched patios.