Lavandula angustifolia 'Blue Cushion'

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Blue Cushion’ (English Lavender)

A dwarf, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Blue Cushion’ forms a tight, low mound of aromatic gray-green foliage topped with soft blue to lavender-purple flower spikes in early to mid-summer. Its compact, cushion-like habit makes it especially useful for edging and small garden spaces, while still providing classic lavender fragrance and color.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1–1.5′ W × 0.5–1′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Dense, low, cushion-like mound

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established

Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Bloom Length: Moderate; typically 3–5 weeks

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Edging, borders, rock gardens, containers, herb gardens, small spaces, mass plantings, drought-tolerant landscapes

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact form and encourage a tidy appearance. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-12"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Olive Drab

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No