Lavandula angustifolia 'Brabant Blue'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a Dutch cultivar of otherwise unknown origin. Compact growth and fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. A choice lavender for culinary use with a somewhat fruity aroma.

Height: to 20 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: mid violet with sage green at the base

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought