French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) lah-VAN-dew-lah STOY-kas Genus:  Lavandula This early-blooming compact shrub bears intriguing pine-cone-shaped flowers that have dark-purple bracts, or “rabbit ears.” Bloom appears from late spring to summer. The foliage is gray-green. Care:  Requires good drainage; do not overwater. Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall or in a container for overwintering. Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation:  Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Layer or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Problems:  Fusarium root rot and leaf spot.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Light Full Sun Only Moisture Adaptable Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Dried Flower, Hedge Style Herb Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Shrubs