Lavandula dentata 'Ploughman's Blue'

Also Known As

Ploughman's Blue Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-11

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Lavandula dentata 'Ploughman's Blue' plant details

Lavandula dentata 'Ploughman's Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula dentata 'Ploughman's Blue'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula dentata 'Ploughman's Blue'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An aromatic, evergreen shrub. A stockier plant than typical L.dentata, densely clothed with thicker, broader, grey green leaves. Spikes of showy, bright purple bracts are carried on 10cm long stems throughout the warmer months of the year.Cut down to half yearly in summer, to maintain a compact form.