Lavandula angustifolia is also known as Lavender and English lavender; although not native to England. Lavender is a strongly aromatic shrub, and is commonly grown as an ornamental plant. It is popular for its colorful flowers, its fragrance, and its ability to survive with low water consumption.
Type: Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Native Range:
Growing Zones: 5-9
Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Width: 2-3 feet
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Average
Water: Light
Drought Tolerance: Good
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf Description: Narrow, aromatic
Bloom Time: Early Summer, June-July
Bloom Description: Multiple purple flowers on spiked stems
Harvest: Flower
Harvest Time: Early Summer, June-July
Special Properties: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer resistant, Aromatherapy, Cut flowers
