North Shore Plant Club
Lavender (Lavandula)
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| Semi-Evergreen Perennial in the Lamiaceae Family | |
About LavendersLavandula (Lavender) is a genus of roughly 35-40 aromatic, shrubby herbs in the mint family (Lamiaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and prized for their fragrant foliage and purple-blue flower spikes. North Shore carries cultivars from three distinct groups that differ meaningfully in bloom form and winter hardiness: English lavender (L. angustifolia), French/Spanish lavender (L. stoechas), and the larger lavandin hybrids (L. x intermedia) -- see each species' own page for group-specific care and hardiness. Across the genus, lavender does best in lean, well-draining, sunny conditions and actually prefers nutrient-poor, sandy or gritty soil over rich, loamy soil. Most lavenders bloom in summer and will often produce a second flush if spent spikes are cut back promptly. |
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| Mature Size | 12 - 36 inches tall. 12 - 36 inches wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Dry - Medium: Once established, water every two to three weeks. |
| Zones | 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F) |
| Tags | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Edging, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Herb, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest |
| Bloom Period | June - August |
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Commonly Planted with...Echinacea, Aster, Sedum, Wild indigo, Baby's breath, Roses, Yarrow, Sedum, Alliums, African Daisy, Zinnia, Gaillardia. |
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Photos of This with...Montauk Daisy, Mariachi Bandera Helenium, May Night Wood Sage |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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