Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh'
Thumbelina Leigh English Lavender
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Thumbelina Leigh English Lavender is a compact woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic grey-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with short clusters of fragrant deep lavender blue flowers bloom all summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Deer and drought resistant.
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1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well drained soils is essential to prevent root rot- mulch with rocks to combat high humidity. Susceptible to leaf and root rot. Deadheading will promote continued blooms. Toxic to pets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Sedum, Rose
IMAGES: Photoset by Maja Dumat, (1) Echter Lavendel (Lavandula angustifolia) (9480911322), CC BY 2.0, (2) Echter Lavendel (Lavandula angustifolia) (1)+(2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.