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Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'

Lavender Lady English Lavender

Plant photo of: Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

A well-developed woody base is apparent with this evergreen sub-shrub. Its leaves assume an obtuse form, and have a grey-green color above and a white tomentose shade below. It needs little water, full sun, and well drained soils. Strong lavendar scent for perfumes and sachets.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green, White

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.