Lavandula pinnata - Fernleaf Lavender
Fernleaf Lavender is a semi-woody evergreen perennial with deeply cut aromatic grey-green foliage. The sweet scented deep lilac-blue flower spikes bloom heavily from late spring through summer. Grows best in full sun and well drained alkaline soils.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Root rot will occur in poorly-drained soils. cut back old stems to promote new growth. Deadheading will promote extended blooms. Mulch in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Mass Plantings, Medicine Garden, Kitchen Garden, Butterfly Gardens, Cottage Gardens Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sage, Cone flower, Rosemary
IMAGE: Prides Corner, Lavandula pinnata
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.