French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: French lavender, cassidony, cast-me-down, Spanish lavender, sticadoue or stick-a-dove.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: French lavender, cassidony, cast-me-down, Spanish lavender, sticadoue, stick-a-dove
Scientific name: Lavandula stoechas
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) – User:Xemenendura, CC BY-SA 2.1 ES, via Wikimedia Commons
