Lavandula angustifolia 'Buena Vista'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1981 selection by Don Roberts of Premier Botanicals Ltd. in Albany, OR that was evaluated for five years and later introduced in 1988. Open, airy growth and very fragrant, dark purple flower spikes on mid-length stems. A favorite for landscaping.

Height: to 30 in. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 8-12 in.  

Corolla: bright violet-blue

Calyx: dark purple

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