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Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple' (English lavender) bears showy, mauve, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has faded green and dark lime foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and fragrant. The stems are aromatic.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple' tolerates drought and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.