Lavandula angustifolia 'Willow Pond Dwarf'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; small in stature with fragrant, dark violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. A reliable re-bloomer in autumn.

Height: to 15 in. Spread: to 18 in.

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: mid violet, pale at the center

Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base, woolly

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri, crafts

Origin: introduced by Willow Pond Farm of Pennsylvania

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought