Lavender
- Botanical Name
- Lavandula angustifolia
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 9
- Height
- 12 to 24 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches
- Flowers
- Summer: lavender, purple; fragrant
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Planting & Care
- Cut back each year in spring just above the previous years growth point
- Good drainage is key to survival
- Problems
- Leaf spot, root rot, four-lined plant bug, caterpillars
- Varieties
- Munstead - 12-18", dark purple flowers, good hardiness
- Hidcote - 12-18", deep purple flowers, good hardiness
- Grey Lady - compact, grey foliage, 18"
- Jean Davis - 18", pinkish white flowers, blue-green foliage
- Trickel Purple - dark violet flowers, grey foliage, 18"
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