topped lavender (Lavandula stoechas)
Topped Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a fragrant, evergreen shrub with unique purple flower spikes and distinctive bracts. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil,
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Sunlight
Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily).
Watering
Allow soil to dry between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, alkaline to neutral soil.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures, 15-30°C; tolerant of mild frost.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Rarely needed; light balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.
Care Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily).
Allow soil to dry between waterings; drought-tolerant once established.
Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, alkaline to neutral soil.
Prefers warm temperatures, 15-30°C; tolerant of mild frost.
Outdoor
Rarely needed; light balanced fertilizer in spring if growth is weak.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Leaf Color
Grey-green, Silvery-green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLamiaceae
- genusLavandula
- speciesLavandula stoechas
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
No
Ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. Essential oils are more concentrated and should not be ingested.