Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady Ann'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a chance seedling introduced by R. Delamore Ltd. of the U.K. in 2001 and named for Ann Wood, the wife of their managing director at the time. It is one of the smallest of the pink-flowered cultivars. Very low, compact growth and sweetly fragrant, off-pink flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. An excellent choice for culinary use and containers.

Height: to 8 in. Spread: to 8 in.

Stem length: 4-6 in.  

Corolla: off-pink

Calyx: sage green with a hint of pink at the apex

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, containers, rock gardens, bouquets, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought