Green lavender (Lavandula viridis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Green lavender on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 10 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Green lavender
Lavandula viridis, known as green lavender, is a distinctive lavender species native to Madeira and the Canary Islands, valued for its pale green inflorescences that beautifully contrast with its grey-green foliage. Its compact habit and unusual flowering make it perfect for rock gardens, containers, and as an accent plant in sunny borders, adding a touch of originality and a fresh, resinous scent.
Native range
Canary Islands
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun and requires very well-drained soil, preferably sandy or stony, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is drought-tolerant once established, so watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as excessive moisture at the roots is its main enemy and can lead to rot. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its compact shape and encourage new blooms.
How to save a dying Green lavender
- Warning signs
- Yellowish/whitish leaves, soft and drooping stems, weak or no aroma.
- First aid
- Repot to well-draining pot, use light substrate, water only when soil is dry. Prune damaged stems.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun. Root rot is its demise.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! With good light, drainage, and moderate watering, it usually recovers. Patience is key.