Lavandula angustifolia 'Sarah'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a cultivar from California introduced sometime in the 1980s. Small in stature with sweetly fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. Older plants are extremely floriferous and will cover the shrub in flowers. A reliable re-bloomer in the autumn.

Height: to 22 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet, 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