Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 2003 introduction by Downderry Nursery of the U.K. Broad, gray-green foliage and pleasantly fragrant violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. Uniformly woolly calycles catch evening and morning light to create a slight glowing effect. Ideal for culinary use and essential oil.

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

Stem length: 10-12 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet, woolly

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought