Lavandula Angustifolia - English Lavender
English Lavender
A classic, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia is prized for its fragrant, purple to violet flower spikes that bloom in early to mid-summer. The blooms rise above a compact mound of aromatic, gray-green foliage, creating a soft, textured appearance. Highly valued for its fragrance and versatility, it is widely used in gardens, herbal applications, and for drying.
Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1.5–3′ W × 1.5–3′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded
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 to long; typically 4–6 weeks
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses:
Borders, edging, herb gardens, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, cottage gardens, drought-tolerant landscapes
Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage a second flush. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 12-18''
- Width
- 5-7''
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Early Summer, Late Spring
- Flower color
- Purple Pink
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
- Soil
- Alkaline, Dry Area, Sandy well-drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Hedge, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Compact, Mounded
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- Yes