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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.
This information about Lavandula stoechas Coco TM 'Blue & White Bicolor' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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