Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet'

Also Known As

Royal Velvet English Lavender

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet' plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet’ is an English lavender with eye-popping 3 to 4 inch long flower spikes of rich, dark navy blue calyxes and violet corollas on long stems. Bred for its rapid growth, long-lasting blooms and tolerance to wet winters. Blooming starts in late spring to early summer. To encourage rebloom, shear after the first flush in summer for new flowers in late summer to fall! Plants will reach 24-30 inches tall and a 30-36 inches wide. Requires well drained soil and full sun. Use in borders, rock and herb gardens, mass plantings, and as edging along walkways. Massive pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Deep navy and lavender flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet' plant

How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

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