Lavender - Avonview

Common Name: Avonview Lavender

Description:
Lavandula stoechas ‘Avonview’ is a highly popular variety of French lavender, prized for its vibrant purple flower spikes topped with distinctive wing-like bracts. Blooming from late winter through summer, this aromatic, evergreen shrub is a magnet for bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. Its silvery-green foliage provides year-round interest, and its strong fragrance makes it a favourite for sensory gardens, borders, and pots. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, ‘Avonview’ prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and is highly drought-tolerant once established. Regular pruning after flowering encourages a dense, compact shape and prolonged blooming.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 60-80cm
• Width: 60-80cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Winter
• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Deep Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Aromatic Foliage
• Suitable for Hedging
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Can be toxic to pets in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
• Thyme (Thymus spp.)
• Olive Trees (Olea europaea)