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.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Water Saving Tip:
Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.
Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.