Lavandula Species, Feather Leaved Lavender
Lavandulabipinnata

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah)
Species: bipinnata (by-pin-NAY-tuh)

Synonym:Lavandula burmanii

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Light Blue
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds