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.
Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational!®'
Lavender
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
- Foliage emerges silver in spring with large, thick leaves
- Rich violet-purple flowers
- Blooms midsummer to early fall
- Compact, dense habit
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Garden
Deer Resistant
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: 24-30 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Spacing: 24-30 in
Bloom Color: Purple, Violet
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Specimen
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
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.