Lavandula angustifolia 'Cy's Everblooming'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; named for the late Cyrus Hyde of Well-Sweep Herb Farm in New Jersey. Diminutive growth and fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. True to the name, it does indeed bloom for a relatively long time.

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

Stem length: 8-12 in.  

Corolla: violet

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, bouquets, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought