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Butterfly Lavender is a grey leaved, dwarf shrub with short flower spikes borne on a long stalk. The long ear-like purple bracts give rise to the name “Papillon” or “Butterfly Lavender.” Flowers and foliage are highly scented and attract all manner of insects especially bees. Prune after flowering, by shearing off the old flowers. Better in full sun and definitely not in the wet.
Lavandula stoechas
Common name: Papillon / Butterfly Lavender.
Native: Spain / Portugal.
Provenance: Spain
Size and spread (10 years): 0.7m x 0.7m
Treatment required: Requires a pre chill
Seeds / kg: c. 11,44000 65% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Any well drained soil.
Planting instructions: full sun
Mature height: 0.7m x 0.7m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini Seed Pack (25 seeds approx.), Seed Pack (5000 seeds approx.) |
| Genus | Lavandula |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Flowering Month | June |
| Colour | purple |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, scent |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | sun |
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