Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'
Lavender Lady English Lavender
Description
A well-developed woody base is apparent with this evergreen subshrub, reaching 1' tall and wide. Its leaves have a gray green color above and a white woolly shade below. It needs little water once it's established, full sun, and well drained soils. During spring and summer, lavender blue, scented flowers appear, attracting bees. Dried flowers are used for perfumes and sachets. Prune in late winter.
Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Width 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
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:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.