Lavandula angustifolia LITTLE LADY 'Batlad'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; bred and introduced by Rumer Hill Nurseries of Warwickshire, England in 1999. Tidy, compact growth and strongly fragrant, vibrant violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. Suitable for low hedges and containers. Seems to tolerate shade a bit more than most L. angustifolias.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 30 in.

Stem length: 10-12 in.  

Corolla: mid violet, white in the center 

Calyx: mostly sage green with dark violet at the apex

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, containers, rock gardens

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought