Lavandula buchii  var. buchii

Common name(s): Canary Island lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a species endemic to Tenerife in  the Canary Islands. L. buchii  var. buchii is distinguished from other varieties of L. buchii by its short, branched flower spikes (4-6 cm.) at the end of each peduncle (stem). Not considered to be hardy in our climate but it can be easily wintered over in a greenhouse or grown as an annual outdoors. Vigorous growth to full size in one season.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 8-12 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Bloom season: year round (if protected from frost)

Best Uses: containers, as an annual

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 30 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought 

Distribution: Canary Islands (Tenerife)