Lavandula spp. (Lavender) #2
$19.99
Aromatic, clump-forming perennial with silvery foliage and fragrant flower spikes in shades of purple, pink, and white. Ideal for sunny, well-drained landscapes and pollinator plantings.
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Description
Lavandula spp. represents a diverse group of aromatic, woody-based, clump-forming perennials widely used for fragrance, texture, and long seasonal bloom. Flowers are borne on upright spikes above the foliage in late spring through summer, with bloom timing and flower size varying by species. Flower colors range from soft lavender-blue and violet to deep purple, pale pink, and white. English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is compact and cold-hardy with refined flower spikes; hybrid lavandin types (Lavandula × intermedia) are larger, more vigorous, and later blooming; Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is distinguished by tufted bracts atop the flowers and prefers milder climates.
Foliage is narrow, linear to lance-shaped, typically silvery-gray to gray-green, and highly aromatic when brushed or cut. Most lavender types are evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild climates and deciduous in colder regions. Seasonal interest is strongest from bloom through summer, with foliage providing year-round structure where hardy. Lavandula spp. is well suited for perennial borders, herb gardens, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, and low hedging, particularly in sunny, well-drained sites.
Care Instructions
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Full sun for best growth and flowering
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Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soils; avoid heavy or waterlogged conditions
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Low to moderate water once established; drought tolerant
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Light pruning after flowering and shaping in early spring; avoid cutting into old woody growth
Key Features
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Fragrant flower spikes in purple, lavender-blue, pink, and white
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Late spring through summer bloom period
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Compact to upright, woody perennial habit
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Strong pollinator attraction, especially for bees
