The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale
Lavandula stoechas. Purple Ribbon's silvery-gray, drought tolerant foliage is crowned with plump oblong purple flower bracts with a bright top knot of lavender petals. Both the foliage and flowers of these tough plants from the Mediterranean have a spicy pine fragrance. Purple Ribbons takes unrelenting sun and heat. It performs well in both dry, hot landscapes and milder-climate cottage gardens. In cold winter areas, use Purple Ribbons as a handsome, aromatic container plant.
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun or Partial Shade | 65-100 F | Alkaline lean loose sandy soil | moderate to low water |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 18" | 1 ½ - 2 Feet |
- Additional instructions: Because perennial lavender’s small seeds germinate slowly and unevenly, we strongly recommend starting them indoors so you can tend them carefully. After seedlings are well established, plant them out in a sunny spot with excellent drainage and good air circulation or in big, well-drained pots.
- If given excellent drainage and good air circulation, Spanish lavender is perennial in areas where winter temperatures stay above 50°F. Plants flower lightly the first season and come into full bloom in their second summer. After blooming season, prune and shape the plants while cutting off spent flower stalks.[1]
- Harvesting instructions: Please see this video for Harvesting and Drying information https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/how-to-harvest-and-dry-lavender
- Common Diseases and Pests
- Root and Crown Rot, Spittle Bugs[3]
Useful Resources
- https://www.reneesgarden.com/products/lavender-spanish(Seed Source)
- https://gardenerspath.com/plants/herbs/grow-lavender
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/herbs/lavender/
- https://sfbaygardening.com/resources/bay-area-planting-calendar/
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