In landscaping Lavenders look great in the landscape border, especially when planted with shrub Roses and Autumn Joy Sedum. They also look great when masses or used in rock gardens. The Lavender attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They tolerate heat, drought, salt, excessive wind and even fire, and are not eaten by deer.
All Lavender prefer full sun and soils that are well drained ( especially in winter - sloped site with sandy soil with a coarse sand mulch of 2 inches is recommended in wet climates ). Generally easy to grow, however root rot can kill plants on excessively wet sites, also some of the woolly leafed types have a strong preference to dry or Mediterranean climates. In cold climates, use a mulch that doesn't trap too much moisture during winter to protect the roots from freeze/thaw. Stone mulch rather than organic mulch is recommended for Lavender species.
Water regularly during the first year, water deeply but not too frequent after.
Pruning generally consists of nothing other than shearing after flowering. Straggly plants can be cut back hard during spring. Some species can be cut back to around 8 inches in height every 3 years during early spring to encourage fresh vigorous new growth.
Propagation is from half-hardened cuttings taken during autumn and stem tip cuttings 3 to 4 inches long taken during summer. Use a soil-less mix and do not mist the cuttings as that would encourage rot. Removing lower leaves and dipping in rooting hormone is recommended. Propagation can also be done from seed though natural hybridizing is common. Seed germinates in about 15 days.
Initial growth is very fast; plugs can produce saleable plants in just 8 weeks.
In zones 5 and 6 Lavender should be planted during spring only. In warmer climates, they can be planted during both spring and fall.
PHARMACOLOGY: Lavender Tea promotes relaxation and helps treat insomnia. It may calm anxiety and also migrane headaches. To make lavender tea, infuse a handful of dried lavender blossoms in a pot of boiling water. Let the tea steep for 8 to 10 minutes.
Lavender is frequently used in the making of perfumes. Lavender fragrance is known to relax and soothe the body and mind. Lavender oil is also used for aromatherapy.
Lavender Oil is also a antimicrobial. It kills fungal cells by damaging the cell membrane. Just like Tea Tree oil, lavender oil can be used for treatment of skin infectons however also follow doctors orders as individual cases may vary.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
* photo taken on Aug 4 2013 in Bayfield, Ontario
* photo taken on Aug 21 2015 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 22 2015 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on Jun 24 2016 in Ellicott City, MD
Lavendula x allardii
A vigorous small shrub that is the hybrid between Lavendula dentata and L. latifolia.
Some records include: largest on record - 5 x 4 ( averaging 3 x 3 ) feet.
The rounded-toothed, gray leaves are wider than that of most Lavender.
The deep purple flowers are borne on long narrow spikes held well above the foliage throughout the summer.
Hardy zones 8 to 11
Lavendula angustifolia ( English Lavender )
Also called Lavendula spica. A fast growing, evergreen shrub reaching up to 5 x 6 feet with aromatic, gray leaves, up to 2.8 x 0.25 inches in size.
The lavender color flowers are borne in dense spikes late spring and summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9 ( 5 on protected sites )in full sun and preferring slightly alkaline soil. Drought tolerant and also thrives in moister temperate climates such as the eastern U.S.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken on April 13 2010 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Aug 9 2012 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 25 2016 near Reisterstown, MD
* historic archive photo
'Alba'
Vigorous growing with very fragrant, pinkish-white flowers
'Atropurpurea'
Very deep purple flowers.
'BeeZee Dark Blue'
Similar to 'Hidcote' except with more abundant flowers. It is vigorous, upright and compact in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 1.5 feet in size.
The foliage is gray-green.
The deep blue flowers are borne on thick spikes.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
* photos taken on June 19 2023 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey, PA
'Blue River'
Dense and mounding in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 1.7 feet in size.
The foliage is silvery-green.
The very fragrant, intensely purple flowers are borne mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.
* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Buena Vista'
Reaches up to 2.5 x 2.5 ( averaging 2 x 2 ) feet, with highly fragrant, light blue and very deep blue flower spikes borne continuously during late spring and early fall.
The foliage is gray-green.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
'Coconut Ice'
Compact and very dense, rounded in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 3 feet.
The foliage is silver.
The flowers are white and pink. They appear during mid-summer.
'Cynthia Johnson'
Reaches up to 2 x 3 feet.
The flowers are dark blue-purple.
Hardy to -30 F
'Hidcote'
Dense and bushy, reaching a maximum size of 40 inches x 6 feet ( rarely over 3 x 3.5 feet ) with very fragrant, purple flowers borne in dense spikes.
The aromatic, lance-shaped leaves are silvery-gray.
Excellent for use as a low hedge.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( 4 on protected site with winter mulch ).
* photos taken on July 14 2016 in Tobermory, ON
* photos taken on July 14 2016 in Lions Head, ON
'Hidcote Blue'
Compact and dense, reaching up to 3.5 x 3 feet, with blue flowers that are borne in dense spikes over a long season.
Hardy north to zone 5 ( even reported hardy in zone 4 in parts of Alberta on protected sites ).
'Hidcote Giant'
Very fast growing, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet and can form an awesome upright hedge. The sterile flowers are borne on large fat spikes.
'Hidecote Superior'
Similar to 'Hidcote', except more compact with whitish-gray leaves and deep violet-blue flowers.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
'Imperial Gem'
Moderate growing, compact and rounded, reaching up to 2 x 3.8 feet.
The foliage is gray-green.
The deep lavender flowers appear early to mid summer, repeating into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, even thriving in Chicago. It is more clay tolerant than average but still requires well drained soil.
'Jean Davis'
Also called 'Rosea'. Compact and oval in shape, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is blue-green.
The flowers are pale pink.
Hardy north to zone 5 ( even reported hardy in zone 4 Alberta on protected sites ).
* photo taken on Aug 2 2013 in Stratford, Ontario
'Lady'
Vigorous but compact in habit, reaching only 2.2 x 2 feet, flowering during first season.
The flower are lavender-blue.
Hardy zones 5 +.
'Lavender Petite'
Dwarf, compact and very dense, reaching up to 14 x 15 inches. Blooms early and is covered in masses of short stemmed blooms that are intense purple.
Responds well to pruning and makes an excellent low hedge or plant for decorative pots.
'Mitcham Gray'
Reaches up to 3 x 3 feet, with gray-blue foliage and deep violet-blue flowers.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
'Munstead'
A compact, vigorous grower, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet, with aromatic green leaves.
The fragrant, lavender-blue flowers are borne over a season lasting up to 4 months from June to September. It is often used for edging.
Hardy north to zone 5 ( 4 on protected site with winter mulch, even reported in parts of Alberta, Canada ).
* photos taken on Oct 2 2014 in Ellicott City, MD
* photos taken on July 14 2016 in Tobermory, ON
* photos taken on July 16 2016 in Bayfield, ON
* photo taken on June 15 2017 in Ellicott City, MD
* photo taken on July 13 2018 in Bayfield, ON
* photo taken on July 13 2018 in Midland, ON
* photos taken on July 9 2022 in Bayfield, ON
* photos taken on July 6 2022 in Bothwell, ON
* photo taken on July 7 2022 in Kettle Point, ON
'Pastor's Pride'
Reaches up to 2 x 2.5 feet, with highly fragrant bicolored flowers that are lavender-blue with deep blue calyxes. The flowers appear during early summer with repeat bloom during early autumn if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 5 to 9.
'Pink Perfume'
Reaches up to 2 feet, with pink flowers.
'Platinum Blonde'
A fast growing, dense, compact, upright, mounded shrub, reaching up to 2.7 x 1.7 feet.
The foliage is gray-green and boldly-edged creamy-yellow. The lance-shaped leaves are up to 2.2 x 0.2 inches in size.
The lavender-blue flowers appear on spikes up to 5 x 1.2 inches in size, during summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.
* photo taken on Apr 20 2024 in Burtonsville, MD
* patent photo
'Royal Velvet'
Fast growing, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet, with gray-green leaves, up to 2.5 inches in length.
The very showy, bicolored lavender and deep blue flowers are borne on spikes up to 5 inches in length, during late spring to early summer then again in early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, extremely heat tolerant ( even in Las Vegas ) and also tolerates moist winter conditions better than most Lavender.
'Sawyers'
Very dense and compact, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet.
Foliage is very silvery-gray to almost white.
The flower spikes are pale blue.
Tolerates as low as -15 F.
'Sharon Roberts'
Reaches up to 2.5 x 3 feet, with abundant, very fragrant, deep lavender flowers.
It blooms heavily from late spring to early summer, sporadically during mid summer then heavily again late summer into early autumn.
The gray-green leaves are up to 2.5 inches in length.
Hardy zones 5 to 8
'Silver Frost'
Reaches up to 3 x 4.5 feet with ghostly silvery white foliage. It is the hybrid between Lavendula angustifolia and L. latifolia.
The lavender flower spikes contrasts well with the foliage.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.
* photo taken on May 14 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Aug 21 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Nov 5 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Oct 2 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Apr 17 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Oct 22 2021 in Columbia, MD
'Silver Mist'
Dense and rounded in habit, reaching up to 20 x 16 inches in size, with intensely silvery-white foliage.
The lavender-purple flowers are borne mid-summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.
* photo taken on Nov 1 2014 in Columbia, MD
'Thumbelina Leigh'
A very vigorous but very compact dwarf, rounded Lavender, reaching up to 1.3 x 1 feet in 1 year, eventually to 2 x 2.5 ( averaging 1 x 1.5 ) feet. It is highly recommended for containers, edging and rock gardens.
The foliage is gray-green. The linear leaves are up to 1.2 x 0.2 inches in size.
The very fragrant, very showy, are deep blue and lavender bicolor flowerheads are borne on short stems during early summer and repeating up to 2 more times if deadheaded.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
* patent photo
Lavendula canariensis ( Canary Island Lavender )
A small shrub that is native to the Canary Islands. Some records include: largest on record - 5 x 4 feet.
The aromatic, feathery leaves are bright green.
The violet flowers are borne on long stalked, narrow spikes, up to 4 inches in length over a very long season. In mild climates, it may bloom the entire year.
Hardy zones 9 to 11
'Blue Canaries'
Vigorous growing with intense blue-purple flowers.
'Silver Feather'
Silvery foliage and very profuse, violet flowers borne over a very long season.
Lavendula dentata ( Toothed Lavender )
A fast growing, small to medium-sized shrub, closely related to Lavendula stoechas, that is native the Mediterranean region as well as the Cape Verde Islands and Madiera. Some records include: largest on record - 5 x 6 feet.
The bluntly-toothed, narrow leaves, up to 1.5 inches in length, are slightly downy, gray-green.
The fragrant, pale purple flowers are borne on long stemmed spikes, up to 2 inches in length, during most to all of the year but peaking during mid summer in colder climates.
Hardy zones 8 to 11. Very heat tolerant, even thriving in Phoenix, Arizona.
'Candicans' ( Fringed Lavender )
Forms a dense shrub, up to 5 x 6 feet with grayish-white foliage. The leaves are woolly and deeply indented.
Hardy zones 7 to 10 ( zones 5 & 6 with winter protection ).
'Variegata'
Reaches a maximum size of 5 x 6 feet ( typically half that ) with foliage that is bright green with splashes of creamy-white. The fragrant flowers are blue.
Lavendula 'Goodwin Creek Gray'
A fast growing, small shrub, that is the hybrid between Lavendula heterophylla and L. lanata. Some records include: fastest recorded growth rate - 3 feet; largest on record - 5 x 5 feet.
The finely-toothed leaves are bright silvery-gray felted.
The deep purple flowers are borne on long spikes all summer long.
Hardy zones 8 to 10 ( 7 on protected site ). This is one of the very few woolly leafed Lavenders that can tolerate a wet humid summer.
Lavendula x heterophylla
A very fast growing, small shrub that is the hybrid between Lavendula angustifolia & L. dentata. Some records include: largest on record - 5 x 5 feet. It makes an excellent low hedge.
The narrow leaves are silvery-gray.
The very abundant, violet-blue flowers are borne on upright spikes held well above the foliage.
The flowers are produced over a very long season, sometimes all year in mild climates.
Hardy zones 8 to 10
Lavendula x intermedia
The hybrids between Lavendula angustifolia and L. latifolia. Typically reaching up to 2 feet with lavender blooms all summer long. They are often grown for oil production and cut flowers.
Hardy zones 5 to 10. Drought tolerant and also thrives in moister temperate climates such as the eastern U.S.
* photo of unknown internet source
'Eidelweiss'
Reaches up to 3 x 5 feet with white flowers.
* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Fat Spike Grosso'
Similar to 'Grosso' but only reaching up to 3.5 x 3.5 feet, with wider light purple flower spikes.
'Fred Boutin'
Long lived and fast growing, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet.
The silvery-gray foliage is very attractive.
The blue flowers are borne late spring and early summer. It makes a great low hedge.
'Grappenhall,
Reaches a maximum size of 5 x 5 feet ( typically under 4 feet ) with blue-purple flowers. It makes a great low hedge.
The foliage is gray-green.
Hardy north to zone 5
'Gray Hedge'
Reaches up to 4 feet with silvery-gray foliage contrasting with purple flowers.
Very attractive used as a low hedge.
'Gros Bleu'
Similar to 'Grosso' but smaller, reaching a maximum size of 3.3 x 4 ( averaging 2.5 x 3 ) feet, with very sweetly fragrant, deep blue flowers borne over summer. Hardy zones 6 to 10
'Grosso'
Reaches up to 4 x 7 ( typically half that ) feet. It is a heavy bloomer through summer bearing extremely fragrant, deep violet flowers contrasting with aromatic silvery-gray foliage. The flowers are borne over a season lasting up to 3 months.
Excellent for attracting butterflies and bees.
Also frequently cultivated in Europe for oil production.
Hardy zones 5 to 10. Very disease resistant.
* photos taken on June 1 2011 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC
'Nana Alba'
A dwarf, only reaching a maximum size of 16 x 16 inches, with very fragrant, white flowers.
'Phenomenal'
Fast growing and upright, rounded, up to 1.7 x 1.7 feet in 1 year, eventually to 3 x 5 feet.
The foliage is intensely silvery. The leaves are up to 1.8 x 0.2 inches in size.
The abundant violet-purple flower spikes up to 5 x 1.6 inches in size, appear over a 6 week period from early to mid summer.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( possibly 4 on protected sites ), it is among the most cold tolerant and heat / humidity tolerant of all cultivars. It also has superior resistance to root rot.
* photo taken @ Smithsonian Inst, Wash., DC on Aug 25 2014
* photo taken on Oct 21 2014 @ Smithsonian Inst., Washington, DC
* photos taken on Oct 31 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Oct 29 2018 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 2 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on Oct 7 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Sep 5 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Nov 1 2021 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Apr 3 2022 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Jan 30 2023 in Columbia, MD
'Provence'
Vigorous and exceptionally rot resistant, reaching up to 4.5 x 6.5 feet ( typically under 3 x 4 feet ). It was originally developed in France for the perfume industry but also has attractive bright purple flowers borne over a season lasting up to 3 months beginning during early summer. The aromatic foliage is silvery-gray.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( 4 on protected sites ). More tolerant of moist conditions than many Lavender but still prefers somewhat dry.
* photos taken on Jan 24 2013 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 8 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on Dec 20 2016 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on June 15 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on July 25 2017 in Columbia, MD
* photo taken on July 1 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Seal'
Very vigorous, reaching up to 4 x 3.3 feet. The very abundant, very silvery foliage contrasted with long, fragrant, pale purple flower spikes.
Hardy zones 5 to 10.
'Sensational'
Fast growing, dense and compact, strongly-upright, rounded in habit, reaching up to 1 x 2.5 feet in 1 year, eventually to 2.5 x 3 feet. This cultivar originated at Peace Tree Farm.
The foliage is intensely silver. The narrowly-oblong leaves average 2.8 x 0.3 inches in size.
The dark lavender-blue flowers are unusually large and borne on thick sturdy stems.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 ( possibly 4b ), it has exceptional tolerance to heat and humidity found in southern Ontario and the eastern U.S. Has superior resistance to leaf spot and phytophora root rot.
'Silver Edge'
Vigorous and rounded, reaching up to 3.3 x 2 feet in 1 year, eventually to 3.3 x 3.5 feet. It originated as a branch sport on Lavendula angustifolia 'Vera'.
The foliage is light green with a creamy-white border. The leaves are up to 1.6 x 0.2 inches in size.
The light purple flower spikes, up to 1.6 x 0.8 inches in size, are borne during early summer.
* patent photos
'Super'
Also called 'Superblue'. Moderate growing, reaching up to 4.3 x 6 feet.
The foliage is pale silvery. The leaves are up to 1.6 x 0.2 inches in size.
The pale lavender flowers are borne on inflorescences up to 2.7 x 0.7 inches in size, from late spring through summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 9, it has excellent heat tolerance.
* patent photo
'Sweet Romance'
Moderate growing, compact in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 2 feet in 3 years.
The foliage is silvery-gray. The narrowly-oblanceolate leaves are up to 1.9 x 0.3 inches in size.
The intense violet-purple flowers appear early summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
* photos taken on Aug 16 2024 in Bayfield, ON
* patent photo
'Tuscan Blue'
Reaches up to 3.3 x 4 feet, with gray-green foliage and mid-blue flowers borne during early summer.
'Vera' ( Dutch Lavender )
Very vigorous reaching a maximum size of 6 x 7 feet ( typically about half that ).
The bicolor lavender and dark blue flowers tend to appear later in the season and are sweetly fragrant.
'White Grosso'
A clone originating with the cold hardy, vigorous 'Grosso', reaches up to 4.3 x 7 ( rarely over 3 x 3 ) feet.
The white flowers are borne mid summer into early autumn. It looks great mixed with the regular blue 'Grosso'.
Hardy zones 5 to 9
* photos taken on June 10 2024 in Columbia, MD
Lavendula lanata ( Woolly Lavender )
A rare, small shrub, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3.5 feet, that is native to the mountains of southern Spain.
The leaves, up to 2 inches in length, are wider than that of most Lavenders. The foliage is downy whitish-gray.
The very fragrant, purple flowers are borne on spikes, up to 4 inches in length, held well above the foliage during summer.
The stems are woolly and white.
Hardy zones 7 to 10, it prefers dry climates with low humidity. Woolly Lavender actually grows poorly in the wet humid eastern U.S.
Lavendula latifolia
A small shrub, similar to Lavendula angustifolia except with more compact, grayer foliage. Some records include: largest on record - 4 x 4 feet. It is native to the western Mediterranean.
The leaves, broader than that of L. angustifolia, are up to 2.5 inches in length, are grayish-green.
The purple flowers are borne on spikes up to 8 inches in length, held on long stalks well above the foliage during mid to late summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9
Lavendula multifida ( Fernleaf Lavender )
A fast growing, small shrub, closely related to Lavendula stoechas, that is native to southern Europe and northern Africa. Some records include: largest on record - 3.5 x 5 ( averaging about half that ) feet.
The ferny, finely-divided leaves, up to 1.5 inches in length, are gray-green.
The soft purple flowers are borne on spikes atop long stems during summer.
The flowers borne on often branched spikes are not fragrant.
Hardy zones 7 to 10, a great container plant, it can be used in containers and brought into a cool garage during winter.
Lavendula pinnata
A fast growing, small shrub, closely related to Lavendula stoechas, that is native to the Canary Islands. Some records include: largest on record - 3.5 x 3.5 feet.
The pinnate leaves, up to 3 inches in length, are intensely gray and have a covering of short fine hairs.
The soft purple flowerheads ( typically branched into 3 ) are borne during summer.
Hardy zones 9 to 11
'Sidonie'
A hybrid with Lavendula pinnata as the other parent, blooms very profusely with branching long stalks topped with spikes of deep purple flowers. The flowers are borne beginning late winter lasting for most of the year.
Lavendula stoechas ( Spanish Lavender )
A fast growing, dense, bushy, low growing shrub, rarely over 3.5 feet in height, that is native to the Mediterranean region. Some records include: largest on record - 7 x 4 feet. Spanish Lavender makes excellent low hedging.
The very aromatic, finely-textured, linear leaves, up to 1.6 inches, is downy, gray-green.
The very fragrant, deep purple flowers are borne in thick spikes from late spring to mid autumn. The flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Hardy zones 8 to 10, tolerating as low as 5 F ( it may survive in zone 7 but will need winter protection ). Very drought resistant, deer and rabbit resistant. Great in the coastal Southern U.S.
* photo of unknown internet source
* photo taken on May 5 2013 in Baltimore, MD
* photo taken on Apr 30 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 29 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Alba'
White flowers; otherwise identical to species.
'Anouk'
Compact but spreading in habit, reaching up to 2 x 4 feet in size.
The aromatic foliage is intensely silvery-gray. The leaves are up to 1.3 x 0.2 inches in size.
The intense bright purple flowers are borne atop short stems during late spring into mid-summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9...this is the hardiest Lavendula stoechas cultivar. It is both very tolerant of hot humid summers and extreme drought.
* photo taken on June 2014 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA
* photos taken on Oct 26 2019 in Columbia, MD
* photos taken on May 3 2023 in Columbia, MD
* patent photo
'Avonview'
Reaches up to 28 inches x 4 feet, with large pink flowers during summer.
Hardy north to zone 7.
* photo taken on Oct 16 2022 in Columbia, MD
'Ballerina'
Reaches up to 3 x 3 feet, with bright green foliage and deep purple flowerheads bearing pure white bracts. It is a hybrids with Lavender viridis.
Hardy zones 7 to 10.
'Blue Star'
Reaches up to 30 x 45 inches, with bright green foliage and red-purple flowers. It is a hybrid with Lavender viridis. Hardy zones 7 to 9.
'Helmsdale'
Reaches up to 3.5 x 4 feet, with fine textured green foliage and red-purple flowers. It is a hybrid with Lavender viridis..
Hardy zones 7 to 9
'Javelin Forte'
Moderate growing and compact, reaching up to 1.7 x 1.5 feet.
The foliage is gray-green.
The flowers are white.
Hardy zones 7 to 9
* photo taken on May 14 2024 in Elkridge, MD
'Major'
Profuse deep purple flower spikes.
'Madrid Blue'
Fast growing and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 3 feet, with white bracted, deep lavender blue flowers borne as early as mid-spring, lasting into summer.
The foliage is bright green.
Hardy zones 7 to 10 ( colder climates if grown in a pot that is brought indoors during winter ).
'Madrid Purple'
Fast growing and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 3 feet, with red-purple ( including the bracts ) flowers borne as early as mid-spring, lasting into summer.
The foliage is bright green.
Hardy zones 7 to 10 ( colder climates if grown in a pot that is brought indoors during winter ).
'Marshwood'
Reaches a maximum height of 4 feet with dense, thick, large, purple flower spikes that are topped with very long, pinkish-purple bracts.
subsp. pedunculata
Thicker, rounder flower spikes with longer bracts.
'Portugese Giant'
Reaches only 2.5 x 4 feet, with huge reddish-purple flowerheads.
The foliage is mid-green.
'Purple Ribbon'
Vigorous, sturdy and upright in habit, reaching a maximum size of 1.5 x 1.5 feet, with very fragrant, deep purple flowers borne over a long season. The attractive, narrow foliage is gray-green. Hardy zones 7 to 10.
'The Princess'
Moderate growing and compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.7 x 2.3 feet in one season, it may eventually grow slightly wider. It is great for use in edging landscape borders. It originated as part of a planned breeding program by horticulturalist Howard Bentley in Wonga Park, Australia.
The aromatic foliage is gray. The narrowly-oblong leaves are up to 1.6 x 0.2 inches in size.
The flowers are pink.
Hardy zones 7 to 9, it is more resistant to leaf funguses in high humidity environments.
* photo taken on May 14 2022 in Elkridge, MD
* patent photo
'Willowbrige Calico'
Reaches up to 2 x 4 feet, with crispy green foliage. The pineapple-like green flowers have creamy-white calico ears.
'Willowbridge Snow'
Reaches up to 44 inches x 4 feet, with pure white flowers.
'Wine Red'
Reaches up to 2 x 4 feet, with wine red flowers during the summer.
Hardy north of zone 7 but only marginally and requiring a protected site.
Lavendula viridis ( Green Lavender )
A small shrub, related to Lavendula stoechas, that is native to Madiera and southern Portugal and Spain. Some records include: largest on record - 4 x 3.3 feet.
The strongly aromatic, finely hairy leaves, up to 2 inches in length, are green.
The whitish-green flowers are borne in spikes during summer.
Hardy zones 8 to 11.
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