Pretty Polly lavender
Lavandula 'Pretty Polly'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Pretty Polly' lavender (Lavandula 'Pretty Polly') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Fragrant flowers appear from early to late summer and draw bees. It stays compact, at 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it tolerates drought. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Goldenrod, Lemongrass, and Western redbud.