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Lavender

Fragrant flowers and leaves, beautiful in herb gardens and excellent in containers. Attracts butterflies. Dried flowers and leaves are prized for potpourri. Winters well in containers indoors. Blooms year-round in mild climates.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Lavender

  • Botanical name

    Lavandula pinnata

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 9 (20°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Purple

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Shear back lightly after bloom