Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple'

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English Lavender

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Information by: suncrestnurseries.com Photographer: baumschule-newgarden.de

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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.