Lavandula angustifolia 'Loddon Blue'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1959 introduction by Thomas Carlile of Loddon Nurseries in England. Allegedly a cross between 'Nana Alba' and 'Munstead'. Has held awards of garden merit since the RHS lavender trials in 1963. Originally promoted as a stellar rock garden plant but also quite suitable for containers and low hedges. Low, compact growth and fragrant, vibrant violet flower spikes on mid-length stems.

Height: to 22 in. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: vibrant violet

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

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, rock gardens, containers, bouquets

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought