Lavandula viridis

Common name(s): yellow-flowered lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a species native to Portugal and Spain and easily recognizable by its white corollas, short, whitish-green bracts, and highly aromatic foliage. Performs best in gritty, perfectly-draining soils with little to no supplemental water.

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

Stem length: 2-4 in.  

Corolla: white

Sterile bracts: yellowish-white with green midribs

Bloom season: spring-autumn

Best Uses: landscaping, 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