Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Lavandula stoechas 'Primavera'
Primavera Spanish Lavender

- 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.
