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English Lavender
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Wonderfully aromatic flowers and leaves are outstanding in butterfly, herb or rock gardens. Compact, dense growth is attractive planted with yarrow or sedum, or used as a low hedge. Dried flowers and leaves are valued in potpourri, sachets or everlasting arrangements.
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Plant Details
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Common name
English Lavender
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Botanical name
Lavandula angustifolia
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Variety
Thumbelina Leigh
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Zone
USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
6-12" (15-31 cm)
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Habit
Dwarf
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Purple
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Bloom Time
Summer
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Maintenance
Shear back lightly after bloom