Lavendula Angustifolia Sarah

English Lavender Sarah

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Sarah’ (English Lavender) is a compact, highly fragrant perennial with a neat, mounded habit. It features narrow, gray-green foliage and produces soft pink to rosy-lavender flower spikes in early to mid-summer, often with a light rebloom. This cultivar is prized for its unique pink-toned blooms, tidy form, and suitability for smaller gardens and edging.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 18–24" W × 12–18" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-summer; may rebloom lightly (3–5 weeks primary bloom)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, edging, herb gardens, and containers. Great for drying, sachets, and fragrant cut flowers. Adds a soft pastel accent to mixed perennial plantings and formal designs.

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage; avoid wet or heavy soils, especially in winter.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Purple Pink

Leaf color

Dark Sea Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes