Lavandula angustifolia 'Ashdown Forest'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1985 introduction by Nutlin Nursery of the U.K. Very, tidy compact growth and very fragrant, dense violet flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. One of the best for low hedges and containers.

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

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought