English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a medium-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 5-8, that matures to about 2-3 ft × 2-4 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained soil. Expect pink, purple and white blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, stands up well to drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

5-8

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

2-3 ft × 2-4 ft

Spacing

12 inches-3 feet

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained

Foliage

Silver, Green

Bloom color

Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Pollinators

Tough against

Drought, Dry soil

Watch out for

Frequent disease problems, Problem for cats, Problem for dogs, Problem for horses

Native to

Europe