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Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' yields showy, white, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, fine textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is greyish green and light grey in colour. The stems are aromatic.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Lavandula angustifolia 'Melissa Lilac' tolerates drought and salt.