Fernleaf lavender (Lavandula coronopifolia)
Care, watering, light and tips for Fernleaf lavender on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Fernleaf lavender
Lavandula coronopifolia, commonly known as stagshorn lavender, is a lavender species native to the Canary Islands and North Africa. It is distinguished by its finely divided leaves, which give it a feathery and delicate appearance, and its spikes of blue-purple flowers. It is ideal for rock gardens, sunny borders, or as a potted plant, offering a pleasant aroma and distinctive visual appeal.
Native range
Canary Islands, Madeira, and Northwest Africa
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal flowering and compact growth. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out completely between waterings, as it is very susceptible to excess moisture. Use a well-draining substrate, preferably sandy or with gravel, and avoid excessive fertilization which can reduce flowering. A common mistake is overwatering, which leads to root rot.
How to save a dying Fernleaf lavender
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, wilting, lifeless leaves. Lack of flowers or dry blooms.
- First aid
- Move to full sun. Check drainage. Prune dry tips. Water only when soil is dry.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun. It doesn't tolerate constant root moisture.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted. It's resilient if conditions are corrected.