Lavandula Angustifolia -Irene Doyle

English Lavender, Irene Doyle Lavender, Two Season Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Irene Doyle’ (English Lavender)

A compact, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Irene Doyle’ is prized for its deep purple flower spikes and exceptional reblooming ability. Blooming in early summer and often continuing with repeat flushes into late summer, it provides extended color compared to many English lavenders. The aromatic, gray-green foliage forms a dense, mounded habit, making it ideal for borders and edging.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1–2′ W × 1–2′ 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 summer (reblooms through summer)
Bloom Length: Long; extended bloom with repeat flushes

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 first bloom to encourage rebloom. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to maintain a dense, compact shape.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

12-24"

Width

12-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Purple Pink

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

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes