Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah'

Also Known As

Sarah English Lavender

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

5b-9b

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Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah' plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. 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 alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar to 'Munstead' but larger (18-24") and longer-blooming. Green aromatic foliage with deep lavender blossoms.

By: Native Sons

Lavender 'Sara' a mounding perennial herb growing 12-18" producing very large fragrant deep purple blossoms that last longer than most lavenders.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Larger lavender-blue flowers over a longer blooming period make this 18-24" (improved 'Munstead') Lavender perfect for herb garden, container or mini-hedge. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah' plant

How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy