Lavender

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Wonderfully aromatic flowers and leaves; outstanding in butterfly, herb or rock gardens. Dried flowers and leaves are valued in potpourri, sachets or everlasting arrangements. There are many species of lavender, with a wide range of flower colors and forms. Some are quite winter hardy and others are grown as annuals in many regions.

Companion Plants

Shasta Daisy

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Shasta Daisy

Beautiful daisy flowers are great for summer bouquets. Also attractive in butterfly gardens or combined with other perennials such as iris, poppy, daylily or yarrow. Remove faded flowers down to the next visible bud to promote rebloom.

Black-Eyed Susan

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Black-Eyed Susan

Vibrant daisy flowers are classic summer beauties that attract butterflies and make beautiful cut flower arrangements. Native to North America, they are well-suited for the meadow or wildflower garden, and for naturalizing. Combines well with aster, butterfly bush and echinacea. Heat tolerant.

Candytuft

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Candytuft

Profuse flowers on evergreen foliage are lovely cascading over stones, planted at garden's edge, or along walkways. Blooms attract butterflies. Makes a striking companion to spring-blooming perennials and bulbs. Shear after blooming for best appearance.

Collections

Garrett C.'s collection

Details

Common name

Lavender

Botanical name

Lavandula

Zone

USDA 5 - 9

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Bloom color

Blue

Bloom time

spring-summer

Light

sun

Height

8-36" (20-91 cm) depending on variety

Habit

spreading

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

remove spent blooms