Lavandula angustifolia 'Ashdown Forest'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; tidy, compact growth and very fragrant, dense violet flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. Highly recommended for hedges or mass plantings.  

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: mid violet

Calyx: soft violet

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, containers, culinary

Origin: Nutlin Nursery, U.K. (1985)

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought