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English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
Lamiaceae

Growth Habit

Dwarf Shrub

Description

Bred by New Zealand Lavender authority Virginia McNaughton, this aptly named colorful cultivar delivers ultrascented, vibrantly violet corollas and saturated violet-blue calyxes on staunch, long straight stems that are ideal for cutting. Silvery green leaves dress its upright bushy profile. Blooms June–July. Size: 2-1/2' high x 2-1/2' wide.

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance