Lavendula Silver Edge

Lavender 'Silver Edge'

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Silver Edge’ (Variegated English Lavender) is a compact, fragrant perennial with a neat, mounded habit. It features distinctive gray-green foliage edged in creamy white, adding strong visual interest even when not in bloom. Soft lavender-purple flower spikes appear in early to mid-summer, often with light rebloom. This cultivar is valued for its variegated foliage and ornamental appeal in smaller plantings.

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, and containers. The variegated foliage provides season-long interest and contrast in mixed plantings. Suitable for drying, sachets, and fragrant cut flowers.

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage and performs best in lean soils—avoid heavy or wet conditions.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

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, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes