English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sachet' Lamiaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Richters, Nichols Garden Nursery

Description

American variety introduced in Oregon has a strong heady aroma and excellent oil quality. Large violet-mauve flowers are good for scented use in potpourris and sachets. Blooms twice: in June and again August or September. Nice variety for culinary use. Ht. 70cm/28in.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance