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Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille'

Also Known As

  • Lavandula angustifolia 'Sleeping Beauty'
  • Sleeping Beauty English Lavender

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 15"-18"
  • W: 15"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille' plant details

Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer purple 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 15 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Sleeping Beauty'?...perhaps the intensity of the fragrance of this 18" green-foliaged lavender is enough to put you to sleep...a great excuse excuse for taking a nap in the garden! S/M-D/GDr

Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille' plant

How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia 'Carolyn Dille'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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