LAVENDER #2
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Botanical Name: Lavandula spp.
Mature Size: 2.5-3 ft H, 3-4 ft W
Light Requirement: Sun
Water Need: Low to Medium
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5 (-20 to -15F) to 9 (20 to 30F) variety dependent
Description: Fragrant, shrubby perennial prized for its silver-green foliage and spikes of purple to blue flowers that attract pollinators. Full sun and well-drained, alkaline soil with infrequent deep watering. Prune back after flowering but never cut deeply into old wood. Varieties differ in cold hardiness, bloom time, and appearance. Sometimes grown as a small patio tree.
English (angustifolia): Hidcote, Lady, Superblue, Proven Winner Sweet Romance: Most cold-hardy lavender. Compact scented early summer bloom in early summers. Prefers cooler conditions and afternoon shade during extreme heat.
French (dentata): Goodwin: Larger and more heat-tolerant. Soft, toothed foliage and blooms nearly year-round in warm climates. Not frost-hardy and may need protection or replanting after cold snaps.
Spanish (stoechas): Anouk, Monrovia Javelin Forte, Otto Quast, and Primavera: Showy "rabbit ear" bracts atop dense flower heads. Loves hot, dry conditions and tolerates moderate cold. Unique texture and color to xeric landscapes.
Lavandin (L. x intermedia): Grosso, Phenomenol: Robust hybrid between English and Portuguese. Tall with long, fragrant flower spikes late in season. Highly aromatic and used for essential oils. Must have good air circulation in Austin's humidity.
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- Price
- $28.00
- Part Number
- 2779
- Quantity Available
- Out of Stock
