Lavandula X intermedia 'Silver Edge'
Silver Edge Lavender
Description
Compact habit to 2.5 feet, with both light and dark blue flower characteristics. Smaller variety with white "siiver" edges. Hardy to 15F. Remove stems that revert to green foliage. A hybrid cross between L. angustifolia & L. latifolia.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Violet
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Silver, Variegated
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.