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Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera'

Primavera Spanish Lavender

Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera'
Family
Lamiaceae
Height
18 in to 24 in
Width
18 in to 24 in
Flower color
Deep purple flower heads topped with showy violet purple bracts
Foliage color
Silvery gray aromatic leaves with a narrow shape and softly textured surface
Bloom time
Spring through summer
Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Maintenance
Low; shear lightly after flowering to encourage rebloom and maintain compact growth
Growing zone
USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife
Bees, butterflies and pollinators attracted to nectar rich flowers

About this plant

Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera' produces deep purple flower heads topped with prominent violet-purple bracts, blooming from early spring into summer and bringing long-lasting color to the garden. Narrow, aromatic leaves are gray-green with a softly textured surface, forming a dense evergreen mound. The foliage releases a distinctive fragrance when brushed, while the flowers rise above the leaves on slender stems, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the bloom season.

Originating from the Mediterranean region through selections of Spanish lavender, this cultivar reflects breeding focused on extended flowering and ornamental appeal. It is well suited to borders, containers, gravel gardens, and pathways, where its fragrant foliage and colorful blooms contribute texture, scent, and seasonal interest.

Works well in

Mediterranean Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Borders · Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Oleaster · Mexican orange blossom · Sneezeweed · Black-eyed Susan · Sea thrift · Common sage

Design tip

Plant ‘Primavera’ along a sunny pathway or border where brushing against the foliage can release its fragrance. Repeat plants at intervals to create rhythm and carry the purple color through the garden, using lower or contrasting foliage nearby to keep its long-blooming flowers visually prominent.