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Lavandula angustifolia 'Graves'

Common Name:
English lavender
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Geographic Origin:
Mediterranean Region
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
2-3 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
flower gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Violet
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Especially fragrant grey-green leaves distinguish this English lavender. Flower stems to 3 feet display dark lavender blooms in early summer.