Lavandula stoechas is a perennial, aromatic shrub with a rustic appearance that requires minimal care to stay healthy, typically reaching between 30 and 100cm in height, although certain subspecies can grow up to 2m. The stems are highly branched and the leaves are greyish-green, ending in spikes that display a tuft of bracts at the tip in shades of violet, purple and sometimes slightly blue. These showy violet or purple bracts, resembling “rabbit ears” or “butterfly wings” (hence one of its common names), make this one of the most well-known Lavender species, especially since it’s easily found in central and southern Portugal, adding wonderful tufts of violet color to woodlands or more arid terrain from March to September, during its flowering period. Beyond its ornamental value, it’s widely used in aromatherapy and perfumery and is a melliferous plant, attracting bees and butterflies, making it ideal for pollinator gardens and vegetable patches.<\/p>\n
Scientific name<\/strong>: Lavandula stoechas<\/em> CUIDADOS<\/strong> Fun fact<\/strong>: In Portuguese cultural context, Rosmaninho was used in processions to perfume the ground and in bonfires during popular saints’ festivals. <\/p>\n WARNING! Representative photo \u2013 the image shown is of a stock item at the time of cataloging and serves as a reference. The plant supplied will be similar to the photo but, depending on its growth stage, may vary in shape, appearance, or size (e.g., different leaf colour, with or without flowers\/fruit, etc.). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lavandula stoechas is a perennial, aromatic shrub with a rustic appearance that requires minimal care to stay healthy, typically reaching between 30 and 100cm in height, although certain subspecies can grow up to 2m. The stems are highly branched and the leaves are greyish-green, ending in spikes that display a tuft of bracts at the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":88210,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[756,744,743],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-86576","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-aromatic","7":"product_cat-outdoor-plants","8":"product_cat-plants","10":"first","11":"instock","12":"taxable","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/86576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88210"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=86576"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=86576"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=86576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Common names<\/strong>: Lavender, Spanish Lavender, French Lavender, Butterfly Lavender
Family<\/strong>: Lamiaceae
Origin<\/strong>: Mediterranean region (including Portugal, Spain, France, Macaronesia)
Climate<\/strong>: Mediterranean
Category<\/strong>: Outdoor plant
Approximate height<\/strong>: 35cm
Pot diameter: 19cm <\/p>\n
Light<\/strong>: Loves full sun. Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for abundant flowering.
Temperature<\/strong>: Adapted to hot, dry climates. It’s more sensitive to cold than other lavender species but can withstand low temperatures and enjoys full sun.
Watering: Requires watering only during prolonged dry periods;
Humidity<\/strong>: Prefers dry environments. Cannot tolerate waterlogging or excessive humidity.
Soil<\/strong>: Well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot. Tolerates poor or loamy soils, preferably alkaline or neutral, with excellent
drainage (sandy or stony). Tolerates calcareous soils as long as they drain well.
Fertilization<\/strong>: Requires little fertilization. Fertilize moderately only in spring and summer, avoiding excessive fertilization that may affect
flowering.
Pruning<\/strong>: Important to do after flowering or at the end of winter to prevent the center of the plant from becoming woody and to maintain a dense and
floriferous shape.
Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial in mild climates.
Not Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Contains aromatic compounds (such as coumarins) that can be toxic if ingested.<\/p>\n