Lavender Imperial Gem

Lavandula 'Imperial Gem'

Common Name: English Lavender

A compact variety with numerous purple flowers in summer. Proportionate flower stems keep the plant from looking leggy or flopping under the weight of its blooms. The habit is well-rounded and tidy; made of silvery green leaves. A must have addition for growers looking to upgrade their Lavender lineup! Top rated performer by the Chicago Botanic Garden.

The grey-green foliage forms a compact mound topped with plump, rich violet purple flower wands that are perfect for cutting for fresh and dried bouquets. Clusters of tiny flowers appear at the nodes up the stem in addition to the terminal inflorescence, adding color down into the plant.

Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer

Midsummer

Late Summer

Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Formal

Prairie

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Drought Tolerant

Edging

Fragrant Flowers

Fragrant Foliage

Mass Planting

Small

Origin:

Not Native to North America