Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah) (Info) Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Beechwood Blue
Synonym:Lavandula officinalis Synonym:Lavandula spica
Category: Herbs Shrubs
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Mid Summer
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Silver/Gray Aromatic
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater This plant is resistant to deer Flowers are good for cutting Flowers are good for drying and preserving Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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