Lavandula rotundifolia

Common name(s): Cape Verde lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; endemic to Cape Verde. Aromatic, dissected foliage and purple flower spikes in spring through autumn. Not considered to be hardy in our climate but it can be easily wintered over in a greenhouse or grown as an annual outdoors. Vigorous growth to full size in one season.

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 18 in..

Stem length: 4-6 in.  

Corolla: dark violet

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: containers, rock gardens

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought

Distribution: Cape Verde