Lavandula stoechas Seeds (Spanish Lavender)
Spanish lavender, also known as Lavandula stoechas, is a flowering plant species native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its distinct purple flowers that form on long, slender stems and its aromatic foliage. This species is commonly referred to as Spanish lavender due to its origin. It typically grows to a mature size of 1 to 3 feet in height. Spanish lavender can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. If you are interested in growing this plant, you can find Lavandula stoechas seeds available from various nurseries and seed suppliers.
Growing Lavandula stoechas from Seed
- Growth cycle: Perennial
- Watering: Medium
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Suitable climates: Arid, Mediterranean, Subarctic, Semiarid
- Where to grow: Outdoors
- Flower color: Purple
Germinating Spanish Lavender Flower Seeds
To germinate Lavandula stoechas, start by placing the seeds in a seed tray containing moist, well-draining soil. Cover lightly with a thin layer of soil and keep the tray in a warm location with indirect sunlight. Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds start to sprout.
We source all of our Lavandula stoechas seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Spanish Lavender seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Spanish Lavender seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Lavandula stoechas seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.
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