French Lavender (Lavandula Stoechas) aka Butterfly Lavender, Spanish Lavender Herb Seeds

Enhance your garden or patio with French Lavender Seeds, known as Lavandula stoechas and commonly called Butterfly Lavender or Spanish Lavender. This aromatic perennial herb features tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers topped with distinctive “rabbit ear” petals, creating an eye-catching display in any garden.

French Lavender thrives in full sun, producing dense, fragrant foliage and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or container planting, this non-GMO variety is easy to grow and provides long-lasting blooms.

Features

• Premium-quality non-GMO French Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) seeds
• Produces vibrant purple “butterfly” blooms and aromatic foliage
• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain once established
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Perfect for decorative herb gardens and fragrant landscapes
• Long-blooming perennial with low maintenance needs

Specifications

• Common Name: French Lavender, Butterfly Lavender, Spanish Lavender
• Scientific Name: Lavandula stoechas
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Foliage: Grey-green, aromatic leaves
• Flower Color: Deep Purple, “butterfly” shaped bracts
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Maturity Period: 90–120 days to first bloom
• Best Planting Season: Spring
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Planting Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
• Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet herbal aroma
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Uses: Ornamental garden beds, containers, pollinator gardens, fragrant herb landscapes
• Storage: Keep seeds in a cool, dry, and dark place until sowing

Planting Guide

• Prepare Soil: Use sandy, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
• Sowing: Lightly cover seeds with soil (1/8–1/4 inch).
• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination. Avoid overwatering.
• Light: Provide full sun for strong, fragrant foliage.
• Germination: Expect seedlings in 2–4 weeks.
• Transplanting: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
• Maintenance: Trim after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage reblooming.