Imperial Gem Lavender is a woody evergreen perennial with a tidy rounded habit and highly aromatic silver-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of fragrant rich violet that bloom all summer into fall, and make excellent cut flowers.  Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils.  Drought resistant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Well drained soils is essential to prevent root rot- mulch with rocks to combat high humidity.  Susceptible to leaf and root rot.  Deadheading will promote continued blooms.  Toxic to pets.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Sedum, Rose

IMAGE: Photos by BallSeed Inc, Lavandula Imperial Gem

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.