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Lavandula, English Lavender 'Gorgeous'

Lavandula

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Succulent

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | October 2004 | positive

Slightly more tender than most lavenders, due to the L lanata parentage, this plant is as lovely as its name implies. Introduced by Downd...Read Moreerry Nursery, Kent, UK in 2003

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