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Lamiaceae
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'
English Lavender, Lady English Lavender
This compact, floriferous lavender is highly aromatic and thrives in high heat and dry summer weather. It is unique in that it blooms quickly when started from seed but is short-lived. Plants form tidy, compact mounds and produce many fragrant, lavender-purple flower spikes throughout summer. These stand erect above a tidy mound of fine, fragrant, gray-green foliage.
Growing success depends on light levels and soil drainage; full sun and sharply drained soil are essential. Moist winter weather is especially detrimental and can lead to root and stem rot and eventually plant death. Its stems become quite woody and coarse looking over time. Plants of this age and constitution should be pruned back quite severely in spring. This will encourage a new flush of foliage, which will keep plants looking young and fresh.
Lavender flowers have been used in perfumes, poultices and potpourris for centuries, so this evergreen is a staple plant for the herb garden. If preparing the blooms for potpourri and sachets, cut them while fresh and hang them to dry. English lavender is also a fine choice for edging, containers and sunny dry spots where fragrance and summer color are needed.
8 - 5
7 - 8
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Herb
Full Sun
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought, Salt
Fast
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Purple, Lavender
Sandy Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Silver, Gray
Yes
Single
No
Fine
Matte
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Butterflies
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