Lavandula ×intermedia 'Old English'

Common name(s): lavandin

Description: evergreen shrub; robust, upswept growth and pleasantly fragrant, blue-violet flower spikes on long stems.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 5 ft.

Stem length: 16-22 in.  

Corolla: bright violet-blue

Calyx: dark purple with sage green near the base

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, bouquets, crafts

Origin: England (1917 or earlier), has been confused with 'Seal' in the UK since the 1960s.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought