Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Lavandula

Species:

Lavandula austroapennina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

violet, purple

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 14–28 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-4 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface of well-drained seed mix.

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