SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula stoechas 'Javelin™ Forte Deep Purple'
COMMON NAME: Javelin™ Forte Deep Purple Spanish Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 14–20 inches tall, 12–16 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 7a–9b
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Upright
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Large, deep purple, mid spring through summer
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional species. Deer and rabbit resistant.
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: Trim 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.