Lavandula angustifolia 'Lavenite Petite'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; raised by Virginia McNaughton of New Zealand in 1989. Very floriferous with distinctive pompom-shaped flower spikes. Compact growth and fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. Well-suited for containers and rock gardens.

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

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: vibrant violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base, very woolly

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought