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Products > Lavandula stoechas Coco TM 'Blue & White Bicolor'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Spain (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 1 foot |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Lavandula stoechas Coco TM 'Blue & White Bicolor' ('Blue & White Bicolor') - A small evergreen sub-shrub to 2 feet tall by 2 to 3 feet wide with olive-green 1 inch long narrow leaves and short unbranched inflorescences bearing tight flower spikes of small purple flowers crowned by several 1 inch or larger wavy white petal-like bracts that are tinged lavender pink along the veins. It blooms most of the year with strongest flowering from April to August. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. This plant is relatively drought tolerant and only requires occasional irrigation and is hardy to 5 degrees F. The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption. This lavender is part of the compact growing and free flowering Coco series that is being marketed by Ball Horticulture - Coco 'Blue & White' is distinct with its large wavy mostly white bracts. Other Lavenders in the series include 'Dark Pink', 'Purple' and 'Rose'. We grew this plant from 2006 through 2008.
The information displayed on this page about Lavandula stoechas Coco TM 'Blue & White Bicolor' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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