Lavandula × intermedia 'Tuscan'

Common name(s): lavandin

Description: evergreen shrub; a cultivar from the fields of Tuscany, Italy. Bright silver foliage and fragrant, light purple flower spikes on long stems. Excellent for hedges and landscaping.

Height: to 30 in. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 12-15 in.  

Corolla: light violet

Calyx: violet-blue

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, crafts, bouquets

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought