Lavandula angustifolia 'Thumbelina Leigh'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; raised and introduced by Elsie and Brian Hall of New Zealand in the 1990s. Small in stature with pleasantly fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. Short, dense flower spikes. An excellent lavender for containers and rock gardens.

Height: to 22 in. Spread: to 30 in.

Stem length: 4-6 in.  

Corolla: mid violet with a pale center

Calyx: dark violet, woolly

Bloom season: early summer

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