Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender)

Lavandula angustifolia and cvs. Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' Photo/Illustration: Melissa Lucas



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia lah-VAN-dew-lah an-gus-tih-FOE-lee-ah Common Name: English lavender Genus: Lavandula
English lavender has silvery gray, aromatic foliage topped in summer with lavender-blue to dark purple flowers on long stems.
Care: Requires good drainage; do not overwater. Grow at the base of a warm, sunny wall or in a container for overwintering. Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Propagation: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Layer or take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Problems: Fusarium root rot and leaf spot.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Dried Flower
Style Herb Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Shrubs

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