Perennials – Lavender

Lavender

Botanical name: lavandula angustifolia 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: about 4 ft in height and in width 

Bloom time: spring and summer 

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Flower color: purple 

Foliage color: green/gray 

Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed year-round 

Propagation methods: propagate using cuttings in the spring and summer

Landscape use: popular in wildflower gardens, planted in clusters

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: sweet scent, drought tolerant, 

Watering instructions: allow the first 2-3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring while the plant is coming out of dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, aster, stonecrop sedum 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and toxic for pets if ingested

 Invasive species: not invasive