Lavender: Lavandula heterophylla
Botanical name: Lavandula heterophylla
Common name: Lavender, Sweet
Planted
4
times
at a glance
Soil: | dry, alkaline, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 5a thru 10b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
butterfly attracting, edible |
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description for "Lavender: Lavandula heterophylla"
Tender perennial in zones 8-10; acts as an annual in colder climates. This fast growing lavender has a pleasant scent and lovely gray-green foliage. The plants develop blue flowers in midsummer that are wonderful used either fresh or dried. Give it a sunny garden spot with well drained soil. Gardeners in northern zones should keep the tender perennials and desirable annual herbs indoors during the cold months.