English Lavender - Lavendula angustifolia
DESCRIPTION
I think I've said this before about other plants... but Lavender is one of my absolute favorites and the bees find it irresistible! Any time I walk by a lavender plant, I just have to brush it so that I can smell it!
Lavender is long blooming and kind of likes neglect, it thrives in rocky soils with little to no water, too much water is actually a no no with lavender.
Not only is lavender beautiful while in bloom, it's woody stems offer great winter interest and seeds for the birds when left unpruned in the winter.
MATURE PLANT SIZE
Height: 1.5 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 4 feet
WATER NEEDS
Low to None (once established)
SUN EXPOSURE
Full Sun (6 hours/day)
BLOOM TIME
June-August
FLOWER COLOR
Purple
HABIT / USE
Mounding, Herb, Cut Flower
EDIBLE PARTS
Flower Buds
As always, do your research before consuming anything listed as edible on my site.
OTHER POLLINATORS & WILD LIFE ATTRACTED
Butterflies
SOIL TYPE
Well-draining, Sandy, Rocky
PROPAGATION
Seed, Cutting, Layering, Cuttings