English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Violet Intrigue' Lamiaceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

North Walk

Source of plant

Digging Dog Nursery

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.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance