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Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b VerifiedAnecdotal
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A fragrant evergreen shrub with narrow gray-green foliage and purple-blue flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
USDA Hardiness Zone
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Forest Layer Placement
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
Functional Roles
hedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
flowerleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
2Y
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow is a confirmed insectary plant that harbors parasitic wasps and hoverflies; when interplanted with lavender the combined aromatic canopy creates a stable beneficial insect habitat.
C
Capsicum annuum
Lavender's strong aromatic oils deter spider mites and beetles from pepper plants. It attracts pollinators and beneficial insects that support pepper fruit set.