Lavandula angustifolia ‘Royal Velvet’
Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Velvet’ is an English lavender with navy blue and violet flowers of long stems.
Lavandula angustifolia ‘Royal Velvet’ is an English lavender with eye-popping 3 to 4 inch long flower spikes of rich, dark navy blue calyxes and violet corollas on long stems. Bred for its rapid growth, long-lasting blooms and tolerance to wet winters. Blooming starts in late spring to early summer. To encourage rebloom, shear after the first flush in summer for new flowers in late summer to fall! Growth habit is 24 to 30 inches tall and a 30 to 36 inch spread. Requires well drained soil and full sun. Use in borders, rock and herb gardens, mass plantings and as edging along walkways. Massive pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Common Name: English Lavender
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-8
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant, Average
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Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Bees Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry grassy slopes amongst rocks, in exposed, usually parched, hot rocky situations often on calcareous soils.
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