Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavender Lady' |
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Lavender Lady English Lavender |
Description
A well-developed woody base is apparent with this evergreen subshrub. Its leaves assume an obtuse form, and have a gray green color above and a white woolly shade below. It needs little water, full sun, and well drained soils. Strong lavender scent is used for perfumes and sachets.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
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, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.