Fragrant silver-green mounds beloved by bees and humans alike.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 5-10
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- LavenderPurpleBlue
✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant✦ Low Maintenance❋ Fragrant✂ Cut Flower▢ Container Friendly
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About This Name
Lavandula is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Lavender unambiguously. The genus Lavandula places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Lavender, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Lavandula will give you the most precise results.