lavandin
Lavandula intermedia
RHS Plants for Pollinators
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall1.5 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender blue
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Lavandin (Lavandula intermedia) is a perennial for pollinator gardens and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. Its lavender blue flowers open in mid to late summer and smell sweet. Bees visit the blooms often, and the plant grows 18 to 30 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Sea holly, Blanket flower, and Feather reed grass.
Native range
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