Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth'

Also Known As

Lavandula 'Silver Frost'
Silver Frost hybrid Lavender

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 20"-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth' plant details

Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 20 IN - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Well-named for its EXtremely silvery foliage, this 20 incher also provides fragrant dark-lavender summer flowers. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Etched in frosted winter whites, this alluring angustifolia and lanata descendent is perhaps the most effulgent silver-foliaged lavender we offer. Its dense, downy soft mound supports a profusion of plump flowers heads with dark purple corollas and snowy violet-blue calyxes. A Van Hevelingen Nursery introduction, 'Silver Frost's good-sized form conveys an uplifting brilliance to the landscape at any time of year.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth' plant

How to Grow Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Kathleen Elizabeth'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen