Lavandula
angustifolia
Sarah
English Lavender
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Short 12" (Plant 20" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun
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Zones:
5-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Sandy
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Flower Color / Accent:
Lavender /
Lavender
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A very compact, aromatic selection. Dark purple flowers in very dense spikes. Small open habit with deep green foliage. With its neat, tidy appearance, it produces multitudes of flowers when in bloom. Run your fingers through the foliage of Lavandula Sarah when strolling through the garden for an absolutely soothing scent.
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Features to Note:
- Hot Dry site tolerant
- Good for Dried Flowers
- Deer Resistant
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Fragrant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Good for Cut Flowers
- For a sunny spot
General Information:
Lavandula are an indispensable member of the herb family, used for perfumes and potpourri. Use it in dry gardens, barren slopes, or bordering a sunny path. Its ornamental compact habit makes it a welcome addition to the perennial border. Evergreen (Ever-gray?) in warmer zones. Semi-evergreen in north.
Plant Care:
Best in full sun and well drained soil. Good drainage is essential to success. In clay soils, may benefit from planting in raised beds. Cut back by 1/3 to 1/2 in spring when new foliage appears. Do not cut back in fall. These woody plants do not like to be divided. Sometimes stems root where they touch the soil, and these plantlets can be transplanted in spring. May benefit from gravel mulch.
