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Lavandula 'Meerlo'

Meerlo Lavender

Plant photo of: Lavandula 'Meerlo'
Information by: Village Nursery        Photographer: Kelly Marshall

 

Description

Moderate-growing shrubby evergreen perennial to 2-3′ tall x 2′ wide. Overall lavandula is revered for its delightful fragrant and useful foliage in sachets and potpourris. These are some of the most heat, humidity and water-wise lavenders available. The stunning creamy-green foliage is extremely aromatic due to high oil content. Pale blue flowers show in summer. A butterfly and bee magnet for sure! Very low water requirement. Great in rock gardens, bed borders or containers. Prefers full to partial sun exposure.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Yellow Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, 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.