Lavandula multifida

Also Known As

Fern Leaf Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'
W: 4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Lavandula multifida plant details

Lavandula multifida is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy 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 average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula multifida

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula multifida

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Iberian Peninsula, this 2' x 4' shrub has lacy fern-like grey-green foliage and 12-20" spikes of fragrant rich blue-violet ?pitchfork? blooms much of the summer; not as hardy but humidity tolerant and oh so pretty! S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Lacy deeply cut silvery blue green foliage, highly aromatic, long stems, usually in clusters of 3 produce blue violet flowers in mid to late summer. Likes full sun, tolerates heat and humidity making it a great choice for the deep south. Hardy in zones 9-11

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Gardening facts about Lavandula multifida plant

How to Grow Lavandula multifida

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

Features

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