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Lavandula pinnata

Also Known As

  • Lace Lavender

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Lavandula pinnata plant details

Lavandula pinnata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with blue foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula pinnata

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula pinnata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silvery, lacy, fragrant, fuzzy foliage adds the one-two punch of contrast and texture to any garden. Eventually growing to 2’ high and 2-4’ wide - this lovely Lavender blooms PROLIFICALLY Spring thru Summer with 1-2” blue-violet flowers on stems up to 3 FEET TALL! Makes a very showy addition to the low-maintenance, low-water, low-worries garden. Needs good drainage to thrive. Stunning in a large container (start in a 1 gal. and move up as it grows). Provides seemingly endless long-stemmed cut flowers that dry beautifully. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummers! Cut back at any time to refresh.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Lavandula pinnata plant

How to Grow Lavandula pinnata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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aka Canary Island Lavender, Lavender

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Lavandula canariensis flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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aka Lavandula stoechas 'Regal Splendour', Regal Splendour French Lavender

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 16"

Width: 16"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Lavandula 'Regal Splendour' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka French Lavendar, Rabbit Ear Lavender, Spanish Lavendar

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 24"

  • sun
  • low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Lavandula stoechas flower, foliage, form by Xemendura
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aka English Lavendar

Plant Type

Shrub, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 3'

Width: 4'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Lavandula angustifolia flower, foliage, form by Sten Porse
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aka Lavandula 'Dilly Dilly', Dilly Dilly Lavender, Fat Bud French Lavender, Grosso Lavendar

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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