Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; tidy, compact growth with silver-gray foliage and fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. Suitable for containers and rock gardens or a very low hedge.

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 18 in.

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, containers, rock gardens, potpourri, crafts

Origin: The Netherlands, 1911

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought