Lavandula angustifolia 'New Zealand Blue'
Common name(s): English lavender
Description: evergreen shrub; our own 2015 introduction from a lavender we brought back from New Zealand (see below). Fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. One of our top recommendations for culinary lavenders.
Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Stem length: 10-12 in.
Corolla: violet-blue
Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base
Bloom season: early summer
Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, crafts
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below
Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought
Notes: we purchased this as 'Pacific Blue' in 2011 from New Zealand but upon flowering it was evident that it was definitely not 'Pacific Blue'. We contacted the nursery we acquired it from and, together, decided it was a sport or a seedling from one of their plants so we named it 'New Zealand Blue' and introduced it in 2015.