Lavandula angustifolia 'Victorian Amethyst'

Also Known As

Victorian Amethyst Lavender

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 2'
W: 30"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Lavandula angustifolia 'Victorian Amethyst' plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Victorian Amethyst' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia 'Victorian Amethyst'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia 'Victorian Amethyst'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As opulent as the gemstone, this English Lavender shimmers with amethyst-colored corollas set off by dark purple calyxes. Its winsome habit features a compact mass of young greenish gray leaves maturing to frosted silver, while the pretty blooms perched on short flowering stems bestow a soft old-fashioned feel.