shrub · design plant record

Lavandula angustifolia

English lavender

A low aromatic mound for a compatible sunny, dry border. Leaves offer a different texture from broad-leaved perennials.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment

Source-reported USDA zones

5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer, Winter

Fit it to the site

Well-drained soil, with neutral to alkaline conditions in the source. Use the sunnier appropriate site for a flowering design.

Reject waterlogged ground or a shared watering zone designed for moisture-demanding plants. Cold hardiness alone does not predict performance in humid or winter-wet conditions.

Keep the care in the decision

Check newly planted roots while they establish. Maintain the plant according to its cultivar and local pruning guidance; persistent wetness requires diagnosis, not more feeding.

Origin & safety checks

Mediterranean Europe. The common name does not make it native to England.

NC State flags low-severity toxicity and problems for cats, dogs and horses. Fragrance is not a safety clearance; this is not an ingestion or essential-oil guide.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.