Thumbelina Leigh English lavender

Lavandula 'Thumbelina Leigh English'

Lamiaceae

Thumbelina Leigh English lavender
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam

Garden uses

BorderPollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

Bees

Notes

'Thumbelina Leigh English' lavender (Lavandula 'Thumbelina Leigh English') is a plant for borders, pollinator gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°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 attract bees. It is also drought tolerant. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Goldenrod, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Ice plant, and Casa Blanca lily.