Sweet Shoppe lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Sweet Shoppe'

PerennialLamiaceae

Sweet Shoppe lavender
Drought tolerantFragrantEdibleEvergreen
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size16 to 18 inches tall
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Broad
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

AccentBorderCut flowerHedgePollinator gardenRock gardenShade garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Sweet Shoppe' lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Sweet Shoppe') is a perennial for borders, hedges, rock gardens, 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 grows about 16 to 18 inches tall in a broad, fragrant mound that stays evergreen. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms from early to late summer.

Pairs well with Coralbells, Purple Coneflower coneflower, Heather, and Japanese forest grass.

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