- 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
