Lavender, Lavandin

Lavandula X Intermedia

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Overview

Lavandula x intermedia, commonly known as Lavandin, is a robust hybrid between English and Portuguese lavenders. Boasting long, elegant stems up to 24 inches, it's adorned with aromatic, silvery-gray foliage and crowned with violet-blue flower spikes. This sun-loving perennial thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established. Ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, Lavandin attracts bees and butterflies while offering a picturesque blend of form and fragrance. USDA zones 5-8.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 5–9Climate Mediterranean

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — it's adorned with aromatic

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Lavandin attracts bees and butterflies while offering a picturesque blend of form and fragrance

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — is a robust hybrid combining the best traits of its parents

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — commonly known as Lavandin

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — elegant stems up to 24 inches

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — This aromatic perennial is prized for its larger size and higher oil content

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — This sun-loving perennial thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — is a robust hybrid between English and Portuguese lavenders

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Lavandin attracts bees and butterflies while offering a picturesque blend of form and fragrance

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — is a robust hybrid combining the best traits of its parents

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — commonly known as Lavandin

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — elegant stems up to 24 inches

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — This aromatic perennial is prized for its larger size and higher oil content

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — This sun-loving perennial thrives in well-drained soil, requiring minimal water once established

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Ideal for borders and aromatic gardens

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — silvery-gray foliage and crowned with violet-blue flower spikes

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — it's adorned with aromatic

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — extending above the foliage

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — bear dense spikes of fragrant purple flowers that bloom from mid to late summer

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Lavandin forms a mound of silvery-green foliage

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — preferring full sun exposure to produce its best flower display

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — The blooms are beloved by bees and butterflies

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — As an evergreen shrub in milder climates, Lavandin adds year-round structure to a landscape

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — as poor drainage can lead to root rot

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Ensure it is planted in well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — Its fragrant leaves can also be harvested for various uses

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — shrub with lavender and purple blooms

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — lavender and purple flowers in the garden

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — making Lavandin a multifunctional addition to any client's garden

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — shrub for full

Lavender, Lavandin (Lavandula X Intermedia) — commonly known as Lavandin; it's adorned with aromatic

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