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English Lavender

Long spires of fragrant flowers and silvery leaves are wonderful dried for potpourri and herbal crafts. Lovely in the herb, butterfly or flower garden, especially with lamb's ear and sage. Blooms later than most lavenders and is more disease resistant.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Lamb's Ear

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    English Lavender

  • Botanical name

    Lavandula x intermedia

  • Variety

    Grosso

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    30-48" (76-122 cm)

  • Habit

    Shrubby

  • Feed

    Once a month

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Blue

  • Bloom Time

    Summer-fall

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

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

  • Aldon B.'s collection
  • Benita W.'s collection