Lavandula X Intermedia -super- Lavandin

Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Super’ (Lavandin) is a 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-blue blooms in mid to late summer. This vigorous hybrid is valued for its strong fragrance, uniform growth, and excellent performance in hot, dry conditions—making it a top choice for hedging and essential oil production.

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 cutting, drying, sachets, and essential oils. Performs exceptionally well in hot, sunny, and Mediterranean-style landscapes with good air circulation.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

32''

Width

16''

Hardiness zones

6–11

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded

Drought tolerant

No