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Sweet Lavender

Lavandula X Heterophylla

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Sweet Lavender, Lavandula x heterophylla, is a perennial hybrid known for its fragrant, narrow leaves and long-lasting, pale purple flowers. Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while deterring deer. Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and aromatic plantings. Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. Trim after flowering to maintain shape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Trim after flowering to maintain shapeSweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — scientifically known as Lavandula x heterophyllaSweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — is a perennial hybrid known for its fragrant; prefers full sun and well-draining soilSweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10; crowned by slim spikes of fragrant flowersSweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — crowned by slim spikes of fragrant flowersSweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Occasional pruning post-bloom encourages a robust and attractive form, ensuring season-long appeal+27

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Trim after flowering to maintain shape
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — scientifically known as Lavandula x heterophylla
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — is a perennial hybrid known for its fragrant; prefers full sun and well-draining soil
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10; crowned by slim spikes of fragrant flowers
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — crowned by slim spikes of fragrant flowers
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Occasional pruning post-bloom encourages a robust and attractive form, ensuring season-long appeal
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — consider placing it along walkways or in herb gardens
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while deterring deer
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — enjoying full sun exposure for a minimum of six hours per day.<br><br>Sweet Lavender's slender stems
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — rounded mound of silver-green foliage
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — shrub with lavender and purple blooms
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — narrow leaves and long-lasting
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Typically reaching a mature size of 24 to 36 inches in height and a spread of 24 to 32 inches
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Drought-tolerant once established, it attracts pollinators while deterring deer, image 32
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — it's critical to emphasize Sweet Lavender's growth habits and requirements
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — shrub for full or half
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Its drought tolerance once established
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Growing 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, it adds height and texture; enjoying full sun exposure for a minimum of six
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Ideal for borders, herb gardens, and aromatic plantings
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — bloom from late spring to early summer
Sweet Lavender (Lavandula X Heterophylla) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 6 through 9
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