Lavendula Intermedia Fred Boutin

Hardy Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Fred Boutin’ (Lavandin) is a vigorous, highly fragrant perennial with a broad, mounded habit and tall, sturdy flower spikes. It features narrow, silvery-gray foliage and produces rich violet-purple blooms in mid to late summer. This cultivar is known for its strong fragrance, excellent drought tolerance, and suitability for hedging and large plantings.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 30–42" W × 24–30" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Broad, mounded with upright flower spikes

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for mass plantings, borders, and low hedges. Ideal for drying, sachets, and essential oils due to its strong fragrance and long stems. Performs well in hot, dry, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Herb, Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

30-42"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Late 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

Broad, Mounded, Upright

Drought tolerant

No