Lavendula Stoechas Silver Anouk

Spanish Lavender

Lavandula stoechas ‘Silver Anouk’ (Spanish Lavender) is a compact, fragrant perennial with a dense, rounded habit. It features silvery-gray foliage and produces deep purple flower heads topped with large, showy violet bracts from spring into early summer, often reblooming in warm conditions. This cultivar is valued for its compact size, striking contrast between foliage and flowers, and strong ornamental appeal in containers and small plantings.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 12–18" W × 12–18" H
USDA Zones: 7a–10b
Form: Compact, rounded

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or gritty soils; low to moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Spring to early summer; may rebloom intermittently in warm climates

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for containers, borders, and Mediterranean-style plantings. Its compact size and bold blooms make it ideal for patios and small garden spaces. Adds strong visual interest with its distinctive flower form.

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage rebloom and maintain shape. Protect from harsh winter conditions—best treated as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder zones. Requires excellent drainage and good air circulation.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

7–10

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes