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English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Perennial
English Lavender is a moderate-growing perennial, 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 and 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 in-3 ft
- 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
- Toxic to
- People, Dogs, Cats, Horses
- Native to
- Europe
Will it survive your winters?
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