- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 5-8
Lavandin (L. angustifolia x L. latifolia) is a popular hybrid lavender for the herb garden. Although it is rarely used for culinary purposes, it is frequently used as an addition to sachets and potpourris. It is a semi-woody plant that typically grows in a shrubby mound to 2-4 tall. Gray-green leaves (to 2 1/2î long and 1/4î wide) on square stems. Flowers appear in terminal spikes (to 4î long) in summer. Both foliage and flowers are highly aromatic. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates. Hybrid cultivars vary somewhat in habit, flower color, aromatic intensity and bloom time. ëAlba ... more »
- Full sun
- Dry to medium
- Medium
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Well-drained soils are a must, particularly in winter. Root rot commonly attacks plants grown in poorly drained soils. Prefers a light, sandy, alkaline soil with somewhat low fertility. Remove faded flowers to promote continued bloom. Prune to shape in spring after new leaves appear. Prune back to 8î in spring every 3 years to control plant size and to promote robust, new growth. Not reliably winter hardy in USDA Zone 5 where it appreciates a sheltered location and winter protection. This hybrid does not produce seed.
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