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Lavender

Wonderfully aromatic flowers and leaves on compact plants. Outstanding in butterfly, herb or rock gardens. Attractive planted with yarrows or sedums, or used as a low hedge. Dried flowers and leaves are valued for use in potpourri, sachets or everlasting arrangements.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Lamb's Ear

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Lavender

  • Botanical name

    Lavandula angustifolia

  • Variety

    Munstead

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    12-24" (31-61 cm)

  • Habit

    Shrubby

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Evan D.'s collection
  • Gina C.'s collection
  • Paige T.'s collection
  • Vaughn B.'s collection