Lavandula angustifolia 'Eola'
Common name(s): English lavender
Description: evergreen shrub; an introduction by Don Roberts of Premier Botanicals Ltd. in Albany, OR and named after the nearby unincorporated community of Eola, Oregon. Bright, silver foliage and very fragrant, violet flower spikes on mid-length stems.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Stem length: 10-12 in.
Corolla: mid violet
Calyx: dark violet with sage green at the base, woolly
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