Lavandula angustifolia is a shrubby, evergreen perennial that blooms in midsummer. The flowers and foliage are highly fragrant. Hardy in zones 5-9.
Start lavender seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun. Well-drained soil.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, early-blooming variety with lavender-blue flowers and silvery blue-green foliage with a naturally rounded habit. The compact plants make a fine hedge when spaced 15" apart.
Lavender 'Munstead' attracts butterflies and beneficial insects . It's an heirloom variety developed by the famous British gardener, Gertrude Jekyll.
Lavender 'Hidcote Superior' is a compact selection that blooms from July to September with deep violet-blue flowers.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior' was introduced in 2001 by Jelitto Perennial Seeds. It's a very consistent strain, making it perfect for hedges and borders. It's also a good choice for containers or the rock garden .
Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady' is a compact lavender that can be grown in small gardens or at the front of the border. It blooms in midsummer with fragrant, lavender-blue flowers. It's a first-year flowering perennial .
Lavender 'Lady' can be grown as a short hedge by spacing the plants 10" apart. It's also nice in containers or the rock garden. All-America Selections winner.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera' is the original species of English lavender. It blooms in midsummer with tall wands of highly fragrant , lavender-blue flowers.
Lavender 'Vera' is great for cutting or potpourri. It's the best variety for culinary, cosmetic and aromatherapy uses. It is drought tolerant , thriving in poor, well-drained soil. Prune it back in late summer after the flowers fade. Deer resistant .