Blue Imp. Lavender is a woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic silvery-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of deep eggplant purple buds hat open to fragrant violet-blue flowers all summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
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
IMAGE: Photo courtesy of Monrovia Nursery
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
