Lavandula angustifolia 'Baby Blue'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a semi-dwarf cultivar raised in Vancouver, CA. Compact growth and fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. Ideal for containers and rock gardens.

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

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: dark violet

Calyx: dark violet-blue

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