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English Lavender

Wonderfully aromatic flowers and leaves, striking in the herb or flower garden. Attracts butterflies. Dried flowers and leaves are prized for potpourri, sachets or crafts. Fresh leaves and flowers are a novel addition to vinegars, sauces and cookies.

Companion Plants

English Ivy

Lamb's Ear

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    English Lavender

  • Botanical name

    Lavandula angustifolia

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    36" (91 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Prune after bloom

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

  • Emily R.'s collection
  • Finn I.'s collection
  • Herbes de Provence Collection
  • Hogan U.'s collection
  • Lauren B.'s collection
  • Nick S.'s collection