Lavender Angustifolia
English lavender
- Compact shrub
- Highly fragrant
- Gray-green foliage
- Drought tolerant
- Syn. Lavandula angustifolia
- Included in Recipe(s):
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 1-3 ft
- Spread: 1-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades, Green Shades
This compact lavender is prized for its highly fragrant flower spikes and narrow, gray-green foliage. One of the most widely grown lavender varieties, it’s ideal for borders, hedges, and containers. Drought-tolerant once established, it provides beautiful color and fragrance while attracting pollinators to the garden.
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fragrant |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Programs
| • | Sara's Superb Herbs |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lavender Angustifolia
Grows well in full sun, with low water needs in a well-drained soil.