New Madrid® Star Purple - Lavender stoechas

New Madrid® Star Purple is a Spanish lavender selection distinguished by a clean star-shaped bract pattern. Green Fuse describes the New Madrid series as early to flower and uniform, with larger flowers and bracts; its catalog lists a garden height of 12–18 inches and Zone 7 hardiness. ## Plant Character The star pattern gives this purple selection a crisp, graphic look above the aromatic foliage. Use it as a close-view accent in a sunny container, courtyard, or well-drained border, where its distinctive flower heads remain easy to appreciate. The catalog documents the selection by its exact Star Purple name and selection code. ## Growing Conditions Provide full sun and a porous soil that does not stay waterlogged. Spanish lavender is less dependable through cold, wet winters than English lavender; in colder gardens, a container that can be moved to a sheltered place offers more control. Water during establishment, then avoid keeping the root zone continually wet. ## Maintenance Deadhead finished spikes and lightly shape the leafy growth after flowering. Do not shear into old bare wood, which may not produce new shoots. For the breeder’s selection description, height and hardiness information, see the [Green Fuse catalog](https://green-fuse.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GreenFuse-Catalog-2021-22_xs.pdf) its [current New Madrid catalog listing](https://green-fuse.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GreenFuse-Catalog-2025-26-singles.pdf), and [Monterey Bay Nursery’s lavender notes](https://montereybaynsy.com/L.htm).