| Botanical Name: |
Lavandula angustifolia |
| Form: |
Evergreen perennial/small shrub |
| Sun Exposure: |
Partial Shade/Full Sun |
| Height/Habit: |
A broad mound 18 - 24" |
| Spread: |
18" - 24" + |
| Spacing: |
12" - 18" |
| Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
| Foliage Type: |
Gray-green almost white when young, evergreen needle-like, 1 1/2" - 2" long, 1/4" wide. |
| Flower Form: |
Many very tiny flowers form whorls along a terminal spike up to 8" long. |
| Flower Color: |
Lavender. |
| Flowering Date: |
Mid summer. |
| Planting Requirements: |
Where marginally hardy, plant near a sunny wall. |
| Soil Requirements: |
A well-drained, sandy soil is important. |
| Growth Rate: |
Moderate once established, which takes approximately 4 - 6 weeks. |
| Unique Characteristics: |
Not only is this perennial indispensable for its strong fragrance, but it is a lovely component for the garden. The neat mounds can be used as low hedges, edges for a border, interplanted amongst other perennials in a flower bed and it is very attractive in a container. Lavender has been a garden favorite for years and the flowers can be cut to dry for fragrancing a home. This is one of the most durable available and asks only for hot summer sun and a well drained site out of the wind. Thrives in baking hot situations where many other plants will not grow. |
| Pruning: |
Trim back spent flower stems & shear back to 12" - 15" annually. |
| Additional Information: |
This plant does not like humid weather. Tends to like it more on the dry side, which also helps deter disease. |
