Lavandula stoechas Alba

White Spanish Lavender

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Aromatic Mediterranean shrub featuring grey-green foliage topped with white bracts and purple flowers; highly drought-tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Spanish Lavender
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Lavandula
Species Stoechas
Variety alba
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Late Spring to Summer, sometimes reblooms in Autumn
Leaf Color Grey-green (glaucous)
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Sandy, alkaline soil with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged substrates.

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Watering

Low water needs; allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Highly sensitive to root rot if overwatered.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required (minimum 6 hours daily). Low tolerance for shade.

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed; apply slow-release compost once in spring.

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and prevent woody growth.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 5000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 35%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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