Distinctive Flower Heads
Produces compact flower spikes topped with decorative bracts resembling butterfly wings or rabbit ears.
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Spanish Lavender, botanically known as Lavandula stoechas, is an attractive aromatic flowering plant admired for its colorful flower heads topped with distinctive petal-like bracts. Its flowers commonly appear in shades of purple, violet, pink, and white, depending on the variety. The fragrant gray-green foliage and unusual flower shapes make Spanish Lavender a beautiful addition to garden borders, rock gardens, patios, and decorative containers. It thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Produces compact flower spikes topped with decorative bracts resembling butterfly wings or rabbit ears.
Features aromatic gray-green leaves that add fragrance and texture to garden spaces.
Produces attractive purple, violet, pink, or white flowers depending on the variety.
Grows well in sunny locations with excellent soil drainage and suitable air circulation.
| Scientific Name | Lavandula stoechas |
| Common Name | Spanish Lavender; Butterfly Lavender; Topped Lavender |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy, and compact |
| Flower Colors | Purple, violet, pink, and white, depending on variety |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green to silvery green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 8–9; varies by cultivar |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer |
| Sowing Depth | Surface sow or cover very lightly, following seed supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–4 weeks; varies by seed lot |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–68°F (18–20°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6 or more hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Sandy, gritty, or loamy, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Low to moderate; allow soil to dry between watering |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer, depending on climate |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
Add Mediterranean charm to your garden with Spanish Lavender Seeds. Known for its unusual butterfly-like flower bracts, aromatic foliage, and attractive purple blooms, this flowering shrub creates beautiful displays in garden borders, rock gardens, and containers. Provide plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth and seasonal flowering.
Find helpful answers about Spanish Lavender seed germination, flowering, and plant care.
Sow Spanish Lavender seeds on the surface of a well-drained seed-starting mix and press them gently. Maintain approximately 65–68°F (18–20°C), provide suitable moisture, and avoid covering seeds too deeply. Germination time varies with seed quality and conditions.
Spanish Lavender produces distinctive flower heads topped with colorful sterile bracts that resemble butterfly wings or rabbit ears. These decorative bracts make it easy to distinguish Spanish Lavender from many other lavender varieties.
Yes, Spanish Lavender generally prefers sunny, warm conditions and can grow successfully in containers with excellent drainage. Use a gritty potting mix, provide good air circulation, and avoid overwatering, especially in humid weather.