Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 24-36 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12-24 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Other: Bright green |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption. |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: Rich violet-blue/Purple-violet |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Culinary Herb Cut Flower Dried Flower Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
Toxicity: | Other: can cause allergic reactions |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Plant lavender seeds beginning in summer and through the fall months. Slow to germinate, lavender seeds require patience. It will take about eight weeks for the seeds to develop enough to transplant to their final location. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division Other: Cut tender shoots that are around 2-4 in long with around 3-5 nodes. Avoid woody stems. Cut just below the last node. |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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