This small shrub has an upright rounded habit with small fury grey-green linear leaves. The fragrant tube-shaped purple flowers appear in a dense spike that is held above the foliage on long stem and appears during mid-summer.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Lavandula angustifolia is naturally found in the Mediterranean region growing in moderately fertile soils with reliable moisture. It prefers an open sunny position with hot dry summers and cool wintersand and is drought tender but frost resistant.

Lavender is a popular aromatic perennial that is used in the perfume industry and for medicinal purposes. It is commonly grown in small to medium size gardens as a border or container plant for its fragrance and colour.It is suitable for coastal positions and is planted in cottage gardens or can be clipped to form a low hedge. It establishes in 1 season. ID 1241

Lavandula(la-van-DEW-la) angustifolia(ang-gust-i-FO-lee-a)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family