Lavandula angustifolia 'Pastor's Pride'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1980s selection by the late Cyrus Hyde of Well-Sweep Herb Farm found in his pastor's garden. Compact gray-green foliage and very fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems in early summer and again in autumn. A reliable re-bloomer provided the first flush of flowers is cut back in a timely manner. Popular for dried bouquets.

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

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought