Lavandula lanata

Also Known As

Lavandula lanata 'Wooly'
Woolly Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Lavandula lanata plant details

Lavandula lanata is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies 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 average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula lanata

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, fragrant foliage, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula lanata

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Easily one of the most attractive of the lavenders, with substantial, silver fur covered leaves on compact shrubs to about 18” by 3'. The flowers are fattened clusters of rich...lavender, freely produced. Alas not the most frost hardy, reliable only into the upper teens °F, mid USDA zone 8, but well worth container culture or replacing if needed. Mineral soil, full sun, and as little attention as possible for longevity. Can be shorn once or twice a year to maintain tidiness. Lamiaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Bold perennial to 3' with woolly leaves and a strong menthol fragrance. The felted leaves are adapted to dry conditions and dampness contributes readily to fungal diseases. For this reason exercise care in placement to assure full sun and good air circulation. In Lavender Sweet Lavender, Judyth McLeod says, "[It] thoroughly dislikes heavy rains, looking miserable as a white kitten that has been caught in a storm." Deep-purple flowers appear on 3-4' stalks. Also be sure to provide excellent drainage. Hardy to 10F. Spain.

By: Native Sons

Lavender lanata 'Woolly'...a tender perennial herb with fragrant purple flowers on white woolly leaves.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

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Gardening facts about Lavandula lanata plant

How to Grow Lavandula lanata

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

Features

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