Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia 'Schola'

Also Known As

Lavandula angustifolia 'Blue Cushion'
Dwarf English Lavender

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 18"-20"
W: 28"-30"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion plant details

Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 28 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: alpine, border plant, compact, container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, dwarf, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue Cushion' is a very compact lavender growing to about 16 inches with beautiful grey-green foliage smothered with blue-lavender flowers over a long period in summer. The dwarf cushioning habit is particularly valuable for those who find their other lavenders get large and leggy. Full sun, dry soils. Shear lavenders lightly in early spring just as they begin growth and again after flowering to keep tidy.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Deep lavender-blue perfect mound 16" Blm of Bress

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

Low-growing selection to 16" tall with an equal spread and evergreen gray-green foliage. Deep blue flowers are held slightly above the foliage in summer. Tolerant of sandy or alkaline soils.

By: Native Sons

I can't tell you how MANY 'dwarf' lavenders I have grown only to be disappointed by a 3-4' monster of ugly woodiness! This one is the exception…our plants have stayed very compact, 18-20" spreading to 28-30". Traditional fragrance, culinary uses with flowers on short stems (not good for lavender wands). Full sun, fast draining soils and next to no water is best!

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion plant

How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia Blue Cushion

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen