Lavandula stoaechas - 'Marshwood' (French Lavender)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Herb, Culinary, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Purple Flowers (Summer), Grey-silver Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Frost Tender, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Lavandula stoaechas description: This dwarf evergreen sub shrub produces dense aromatic gray - green foliage, as well as spikes of purple 'winged' flowers throughout the summer. Ideal in a container, herb garden or as low specimen in a bed. 60cm tall x 80cm.

Lavandula stoaechas cultivation notes: This lavender requires a well drained fertile garden soil, being especially suited to chalky soils. Plant in full sun in sheltered areas - preferably south facing. Trim flower shoots after flowering, prune last years growth to shape in spring.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Common Missspellings: Lavandulla, Lavendula, Lavindula, Lavendulla