Lavandula ×intermedia OLYMPIA 'Downoly'

Common name(s): lavandin

Description: evergreen shrub; easily recognizable in a field of a hundred cultivars for its uniform, very dark purple flower spikes on a compact bush. Stays relatively short compared to other ×intermedia cultivars. Very fragrant dark purple flower spikes on long stems. One of our favorites.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 10-12 in.  

Corolla: dark violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, bouquets, crafts

Origin: Downderry Nursery, Kent, England (2012)

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought