Lavandula stoechas 'Papillon' flowering Spanish lavender, in garden border along pathway.

Lavandula stoechas

Lavandula stoechas

Spanish lavender

Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ – flowering Spanish lavender, is a drought to;erant perennial adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This Mediterranean native plant boasts striking purple flowers with distinctive butterfly-like bracts atop slender stems. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is a compact shrub that grows in a mounded form, reaching a height of around 2 feet and spreading up to 3 feet. Ideal growing conditions include full sun and well-draining soil. This plant thrives in mediterranean climates with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Lavandula stoechas ‘Papillon’ is known for its fragrant foliage and is commonly used in herb gardens, rock gardens, and as a border plant. This Spanish lavender variety is a favorite among pollinators and gardeners alike.

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