Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia
Common Name: English lavender Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, rounded plant with grayish, fragrant foliage – fairly upright and woody when full grown Height 3' - 4' Spread 3' - 4' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil needs good drainage Hardiness hardy: zones 4-24 Morphology: Leaves linear, to 2" long, silvery, tomentose when young – turning green Flowers spikes of 4" long of tiny purple flowers, 1/4" across, in summer to fall Fruit tiny nutlet Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: useful in borders for foliage and form – used in perfumes and sachets; good in herb gardens, rock gardens – can be sheared as a low hedge or knot garden subject Landscape Care: Watering drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting Pruning head back for bushy, compact growth Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other dwarf and extra-silvery varieties available Origin: Northern Europe Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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