LaDiva Vintage Violet Lavender

Scientific Name: Lavandula stoechas

Common Name: LaDiva Vintage Violet Lavender

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Width: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Spacing: 30 cm (12 inches)

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Flavour: Sweet, floral with a hint of citrus

Use: Ornamental, aromatic, culinary (in small amounts), essential oils

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy perennial with a mounding growth habit

Harvest: Harvest flowers when buds begin to open for the best scent and flavor; can be harvested throughout the blooming period

Companion Plants: Rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, and other Mediterranean herbs

General Information: LaDiva Vintage Violet Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a striking cultivar known for its unique, violet-colored flower spikes topped with tufted petals. This variety of lavender is especially attractive to pollinators and is highly aromatic, making it a fantastic choice for creating fragrant borders or herb gardens. It has a compact habit, making it suitable for containers or smaller garden spaces. Like other lavenders, it thrives in well-draining, slightly alkaline soil and prefers dry to moderate water conditions. It’s great for both ornamental purposes and producing essential oils or small amounts of culinary uses.