Lavandula angustifolia
perennialZones 5–9deer resistantAromatic Mediterranean herb with fragrant purple flower spikes and silvery-green foliage. Beloved for sachets, cooking, and essential oils. Thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Cut back by 1/3 to 1/2 in early spring, cutting into green wood but never into bare woody stems. Shape into a mound.
Cut flower stems when about half the flowers are open for drying. This also serves as deadheading.
Fall pruning stimulates tender growth that will be killed by winter cold.
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