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English
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Lavandula

Description:  Plant Lavender alongside a path, where it's fragrance will be released if brushed against.   Cut and hang to dry  the richly scented flower spikes in a cool place for fragrant, long lasting bouquets or sachets. 

 
Common Name: Lavender, English Lavender
Botanical Name: Lavandula
Type: Perennial
Soil Preference: Tolerates drought and will grow in very dry soils.  Demands well-drained soil.  pH preference is acidic to slightly alkaline.
Light Requirements: Full sun
Attributes: Good dried flower, rabbit resistant, deer resistant, fragrant, good cut flower, attracts butterflies.
Pests: Snails, slugs
Diseases: Root rot, gray mold, bacterial leaf spot
Good Companion Plants: Dianthus, Yucca, Butterfly Weed (Asclepias), Daylily, Fountain Grass (Pennisetum), Salvia, Tickseed (Coreopsis), Yarrow (Achillea)
Care: Prune plant after flowers bloom to keep it compact and to promote new growth.  Dead-head spent flowers.

Fertilize with Plant-tone, Miracle Gro or Osmocote

Planting Instructions:  Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule

 

Varieties:

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Lavandula angustifolia 'Coconut Ice'
English Lavender, True Lavender
zones 5-9
 
Description:  It's the classic oxymoron, a white "lavender".  (Actually flowers are pink and white) On the same spike more mature flowers show white, creating a stunning bi-color effect. Fragrant. Very dense and compact silver foliage, along with the exciting new color, makes this Lavender a real winner!
Bloom Color: Pink/White
Bloom Time: June-September
Foliage Color: Silver Green
Height: 16-18"
Spread: 16-18"


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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
English Lavender, True Lavender
zones 5-9
 
Description:  A predictable and consistant variety with greenish-gray leaves that provide an excellent backdrop for the deep violet blue flowers spikes. 
Bloom Color: Violet Blue
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Foliage Color: Green-gray
Height: 16"
Spread: 15-18"

Lavandula x intermedia 'Fred Boutin'
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Lavandula x intermedia 'Fred Boutin'
French Lavender, Lavadin
zones 7-9
 
Description:  Extra long spikes of fragrant lavender-blue flowers.  Silvery blue foliage.  Thank you to Joy Creek for image use.
Bloom Color: Lavender-blue
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Foliage Color: Silvery blue
Height: 24-48"
Spread: 12-24"


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Lavandula angustifolia 'Jean Davis'
English Lavender, True Lavender
zones 5-9
 
Description:  Soft, pale pink flowers fill the air with their sweet fragrance from June to September.  Sought after for its flower and fragrance.  Bushy, erect form, almost shrub like.  Instead of the usual silvery foliage, 'Jean Davis' has blue-green leaves
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: June-September
Foliage Color: Blue-green
Height: 10-18"
Spread: 8-12"


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Lavandula 'Lady' or 'Lavender Lady'
English Lavender, Hybrid Lavender
zones 6-9
 
Description:  A nice, compact, dwarf form.  Gray-green leaves with deep purple flowers.  Shear back after first bloom to shape and promote re-bloom.
Bloom Color: Deep purple
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Foliage Color: Green-gray
Height: 18"
Spread: 10-12"


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Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'
English Lavender, True Lavender
zones 5-8
 
Description:  An old favorite.  Is a dependable performer blooming with pleasing rich, lavender-blue flowers.  The flower color is sometimes variable as is the plant size. This is often said to be the hardiest variety of Lavender.  Very similar to 'Hidcote.'  Thank you to Walters Gardens for image.
Bloom Color: Lavender-blue
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Foliage Color: Green-gray
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 12-18"


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Lamium x intermedia 'Provence'
French Lavender, Lavadin
zones 5-9
 
Description: A more compact Lavender with long flower stems bearing light purple flowers.  A repeat bloomer.  Very fragrant flowers are commonly used in potpourri. 
Bloom Color: Light purple
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Foliage Color: Green-gray
Height: 24-30"
Spread: 24"
 

 



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