Lavandula angustifolia 'Martha Roderick'

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Martha Roderick Lavender

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

This is a neatly conforming lavender plant for summer perennial beds. The foliage is aromatic; the color starts out as bright green but ages to a gray green. Flower stems are short with a vibrant violet color. This lavender blooms all summer and mounds to about 2' tall and 2' wide. Flowers are also fragrant and make great dried flower arrangements.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.