Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Silver Sands'

Also Known As

Silver Sands Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8a-10b

Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Silver Sands' plant details

Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Silver Sands' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Silver Sands'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula x chaytoriae 'Silver Sands'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark purple intensely fragrant blooms make this lavender irresistable! Compact silvery foliage (to 20? x 20?) make this shrub perfect for gardens of any size; very attractive to butterflies and honeybees! S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This lavender has purple blooms on long stems making 'Silver Sands' perfect for bouquets as well as potpourri and sachets. The fragrance is intense and a little lemony. Silvery gray leaves. Shear lavenders lightly in early spring just as they begin growth and again after flowering to keep tidy.