Beechwood Blue lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Beechwood Blue'

Lamiaceae

RHS AGM 2002

Beechwood Blue lavender
Drought tolerantFragrantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Broad
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderCut flowerHedgePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Beechwood Blue' lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Beechwood Blue') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, hedges, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It blooms from early to late summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees, and the evergreen foliage stays drought tolerant once settled in.

Pairs well with Coralbells, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Purple Coneflower coneflower.