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Lavendula X Intermedia Super

'Super' Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Super’ (Lavandin) is a vigorous, highly fragrant perennial with a dense, mounded habit and tall, upright flower spikes. It features narrow, silvery-gray foliage and produces abundant soft lavender to violet-purple blooms in mid to late summer. This cultivar is known for its strong fragrance, uniform growth, and excellent performance in hot, dry conditions.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 30–36" W × 24–30" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: 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 borders, mass plantings, and low hedges. Ideal for drying, sachets, and essential oils. Performs exceptionally well in hot, sunny, 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
Perennial
Height
24-30''
Width
30-36"
Hardiness zones
5–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
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
Mounded, Upright
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
Yes