Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple'
English Lavender
Description
This form of English lavender makes compact shrubs about 2 foot in height with rather tightly packed, narrow grey leaves with a spicy perfume. The purple flower clusters are borne well above the foliage in spring and summer. It can be intolerant of poor soil drainage and winter wet, but is useful in sunny borders and on open banks. Full sun, well drained soil, moderate to occasional watering. Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant. Beautiful for Mediterranean garden.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.