Platinum Blonde English Lavender is a compact woody evergreen perennial with variegated and highly aromatic leaves edged in creamy yellow. The stems end with clusters of fragrant blue-violet flowers from late spring all through summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant.
Type: |
|
Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
|
Bloom Color: |
Purple |
Season of Interest: |
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: Photos by BallSeed Inc, Lavandula angustifolia Platinum Blonde™, (2) photos by Viveros