Spanish lavender
Lavandula stoechas · Lavenders · Mint family
Also known as: French Lavender · Topped Lavender · Butterfly Lavender
Easy30–60cmNot pet-safe
Spanish lavender care at a glance
Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–28 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–28 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Spanish lavender
Possible pests on Spanish lavender include Rosemary beetle and Spittlebugs. Common diseases include Root rot and Xylella. Also possible: Grey mould. Spanish lavender is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Rosemary beetle Low
- Spittlebugs Low
Disease
- Root rot High
- Grey mould Medium
- Xylella High
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Medium
Weather
- Winter cold damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Spanish lavender
- Which pests affect Spanish lavender?
- Possible pests on Spanish lavender include Rosemary beetle and Spittlebugs.
- Which diseases affect Spanish lavender?
- Common diseases include Root rot and Xylella. Also possible: Grey mould.
- Is Spanish lavender toxic to cats and dogs?
- Spanish lavender is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Spanish lavender need?
- Spanish lavender has a low water requirement.
- What light does Spanish lavender need?
- Spanish lavender prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Spanish lavender frost-hardy?
- Spanish lavender is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.