Purple Ribbons Spanish Lavender Seeds

Purple Ribbons Spanish Lavender is a valuable addition to any home garden or small-scale farm, offering vibrant color, rich fragrance, and strong pollinator appeal. This heat-tolerant perennial is known for its distinctive pinecone-shaped flower heads topped with vivid purple “ribbons,” blooming generously from spring through summer. Native to Mediterranean climates, it thrives in dry, well-drained soils and full sun, making it ideal for drought-prone or low-maintenance landscapes.

With its upright habit and compact form, Purple Ribbons Spanish Lavender fits beautifully into borders, raised beds, and containers. The silvery-green foliage adds visual texture and emits a classic lavender scent when brushed or harvested. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used in dried arrangements, sachets, or as fragrant additions to herbal crafts. Prune lightly after flowering to promote bushy growth and reblooming.

Whether you're planting to support pollinators, improve garden biodiversity, or enjoy a long-lasting aromatic herb, this Spanish lavender offers dependable performance and ornamental charm. Direct sow or start indoors in early spring, and expect healthy blooms in your second year and beyond.

For more drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly herbs, browse our full collection of herb seeds.

Lavender – Purple Ribbons Spanish – Lavandula stoechas

Did You Know? Spanish lavender is more tolerant of heat and humidity than English types, making it a smart choice for hot summer climates and xeriscape gardens.

Soil Temperature: 60–70°F
Planting Depth: Press lightly on soil surface
Germination: 14–25 Days
Height At Maturity: 18"–24"
Days To Maturity: 90–100 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 1"