Lavandula angustifolia

Common Name:
English Lavender

Description:
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender, is a highly fragrant, evergreen shrub prized for its silvery-green foliage and beautiful spikes of purple-blue flowers. Blooming in summer, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. This drought-tolerant and hardy perennial thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun, making it perfect for cottage gardens, borders, rockeries, and pots. English Lavender is also widely used for its aromatic properties, with its flowers commonly harvested for essential oils, potpourri, and culinary use. It is resistant to pests and deer, making it a low-maintenance and rewarding plant for Australian gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 - 1 m
• Width: 0.5 - 1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Purple-Blue

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging
• Scented Flowers
• Suitable for Drying & Essential Oils
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets if ingested in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Salvia ‘Hot Lips’
• Santolina chamaecyparissus (Cotton Lavender)
• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
• Nepeta (Catmint)