All-America Winner. It flowers the first year from seed, so this beautiful herb will grow as an annual north of its range. Midrange it is perennial, and year round in the south. Compact habit, outstanding flower and fragrance. It's excellent for edging, low hedges and containers.
| Plant Types: | Annual, Herb, Interior Plant, Perennial, Shrub |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot 4 inches |
| Width: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Zones: | 6a to 10b |
| Bloom Color: | Purple |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Silvery |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Deer resistant, Fragrant foliage, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Clay, Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Slightly-Alkaline, Well-Drained |
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Plant in areas that have good air circulation. Sow seeds in spring, in containers in a cold frame for protection. Can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Layering can be conducted in summer as well.
Lavenders thrive in full sun. In climates that are too cold in the winter for year round growth, Lavenders will do fine being moved indoors on a bright window sill. Lavenders work well for drying to make potpourri.
Blooms are often purple or lavender in color, hence the common name. The flowers are moderately-very fragrant. Lavenders contain a large amount of nectar, and therefore attract bees.
Requires well-drained soils that are kept moderately fertile.
Little to no fertilizer is needed.
In early spring, cut back flowered shoots to within 0.5-1" of previous year's growth. Implement again, lightly, after flowering.
Can succumb to root rot in climates that have hot and humid summers. Other problems include root rot and leaf spot.