Lavendula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet'
Common Name(s):
English lavender
Common lavender
Synonym:
Lavendula oficinalis
True lavender
Flower:
Purple
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Flowers 2 lipped in crowded racemes
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Lamiaceae
Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3'
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Leaves linear up to 2.5" long
Fall Color?
YES
Foliage grey green persistent
Evergreen
Photo by:
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Leaves evergreen
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Mediterranean area
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
2-2.5'
Spread:
1.5-2'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Dry rocky slopes
Soil:
Loam, sandy. chalk
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Requires no ferti;izer
Mulch:
Gravel, pea gravel, crushed rock
Thrives in full sun, make sure it has good drainage, divide every 2-3 years to keep size in check
Long Term:
Winter:
Keep soil dry, needs good drainage
Spring:
Prune back by 1/3 to 1/2, give consistent moisture
Summer:
Cut flowers to promote more blooming
Fall:
Avaoid hard pruning, remove spent flowers
General Care Comments:
Thrives in full sun, prune early spring after new growth appears, remove old woody stems, trin back by 50%, deadhead
Common Problems
Improper watering can cause plant damage
Diseases:
Root and crown rot, leaf spot, grey mold, shab, alfalfa mosaic virus
Insects:
Aphids, whiteflies, spittlebugs
Environmental Problems:
Too much water
Pests:
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