Lavandula angustifolia 'Sachet'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1988 introduction by Don Roberts of Premier Botanicals Ltd. in Albany, OR. Selected for its strong, heady fragrance, large flowers, and hardiness. Compact, symmetrical growth and very fragrant, violet flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. Favored for its dried flowers in sachets, potpourri, etc.

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

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: mid violet-mauve 

Calyx: dark purple, sage green at the base

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