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Lavandula buchii

Also Known As

  • Lavandula pinnata var. buchii
  • Jagged Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Lavandula buchii plant details

Lavandula buchii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula buchii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula buchii

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aromatic subshrub to 3' tall with branched stems carrying a short, winged spike of bluish, dark purple flowers. The green-gray leaves are deeply cut and fern-like, creating a lacy appearance. Exceptional selection for drier climates, it is nearly ever-blooming in milder sections of Southern California. Hardy to 20F. Canary Islands.

Gardening facts about Lavandula buchii plant

How to Grow Lavandula buchii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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