English lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue'
Overview
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue') is an evergreen shrub beloved for its enchanting sweet scent and vibrant purple flowers. It has long, slender leaves and deep-purple flower heads that bloom from late spring to mid-summer. This variety of lavender is extremely fragrant, making it a great addition to any garden. It's a relatively low-maintenance plant that requires full to partial sun and well-drained soil. It is an ideal herb for culinary use as well as for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. The SuperBlue variety has particularly strong essential oils and an intense deep blue color, making it a particularly striking choice for a natural, romantic garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimum — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-8.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, February.
Propagation
Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Crown rot, Fungal leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .
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