Lavandula angustifolia 'Super Blue'
Lavender
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- Deep blue flowers on short stems bloom in summer
- Short, compact selection with dense appearance
- Fragrant foliage, Flowers can be used in dried arrangements
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Must be grown in full sun to be able to produce flowers. Prefers hot, dry areas and will grow best in poorsoil. Drainage is essential to prevent crown rot. Low mainenance and has few problems with pests and diseases. Shearing back the evergreen foliage in early spring will rejuvenate plants and stimulate new growth.
Height: 10-12 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Fragrant
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Lavandula (Perennial)
Common Name: Lavender
Aromatic plant widely used in herb gardens and as perennial border. Most common flower color is purple, but also available in pink and white. Silvery gray narrow foliage. Flowers are highly perfumed and often used for drying. The essential oils are strongest just before the flowers open.