SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula stoechas subsp. pendunculata 'Ghostly Princess' PP #29,697
COMMON NAME: Ghostly Princess Spanish Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 24-30 in. tall x 24-30 in. wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 8-10
EXPOSURE: Full sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Compact mound
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, silver-blue
FLOWERS: Purplish-pink, fragrant, long bloom season
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional species.
FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.
PRUNING: Lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Sometimes used for aromatics and aromatherapy.