Lavandula × intermedia 'Dutch'

Common name(s): lavandin

Description: evergreen shrub; an old, European cultivar that has been in cultivation since 1909 and possibly earlier. It was originally distinguished by its bushy growth and lighter gray foliage than other lavenders of that era. Dense, broad foliage with an overall silver-gray apperance and a tidy, mounding habit. Sharply fragrant light violet-blue flower spikes on long stems.

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

Stem length: 12-16 in.  

Corolla: bright violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, bouquets, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought