Lavandula ×chaytoriae 'Ana Luisa'

Common name(s): n/a

Description: evergreen shrub; one of the largest cultivars of the ×chaytoriae lavenders. Rounded, sprawling growth with silver-white foliage and fragrant, dark purple flower spikes on long stems.

Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.

Stem length: 12-14 in.  

Corolla: dark violet

Calyx: dark purple

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, crafts, bouquets, potpourri, oil distillation

Origin: our own 1998 introduction of a chance seedling that we found in our garden. Named for the niece of Andy and Melissa Van Hevelingen.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought