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Lavandula angustifolia
Also Known As
- English Lavendar
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 3'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Lavandula angustifolia plant details
Lavandula angustifolia is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. 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 and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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By: Sten Porse
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Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia plant
How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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
aka Lavandula intermedia 'du Provence', Provence Lavender
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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