Lavandula X heterophylla
Sweet Lavender
Description
A fragrant lavender that grows to about 1 1/2 - 2' tall. It blooms with bright lavender flowers that can be dried for lavender scent. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, and fairly hardy to cold.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
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.