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Posted 05/04/2023 in Perennial

Lavandula angustifolia

Midsummer flowers are a dusky blue violet, the buds are gray violet, on spikes about 8" long. Plants form rounded mounds of silvery gray foliage perhaps 3' high and slightly wider, an elegant presence at mid-border or along a flagstone walk.

Post Details

Latin Name
Lavandula angustifolia
Common Name
English Lavender
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
2-4 ft
Suggested Uses
Perennial Border
Potential Pests
Leaf spot and root rot

Plant Story

Midsummer flowers are a dusky blue violet, the buds are gray violet, on spikes about 8" long. Plants form rounded mounds of silvery gray foliage perhaps 3' high and slightly wider, an elegant presence at mid-border or along a flagstone walk.

Special Care Instructions

Prune back to 8 inches every 3 years to control size. Remove spent flowers for continuous blooms

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