Lavandula × chaytorae 'Sawyers'

Common name(s): n/a

Description: evergreen shrub; introduced by Norfolk Lavender in 1991 and sometimes sold under the trade designation QUICK SILVER in Europe. Low, compact growth with soft, silver foliage and sweetly pungent dark purple flower spikes

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 12-16 in.  

Corolla: violet

Calyx: deep dark blue

Bloom season: mid summer

Best Uses: landscaping, rock gardens, crafts, bouquets, potpourri

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought