SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Thumbelina Leigh’
COMMON NAME: Thumbelina Leight Dwarf English Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 6-12 inches tall x 10-12 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Medium
USDA ZONE: 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Low, mounded
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Deep Blue, Purple; Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional species.
FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.
PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses
USES: Sometimes used for aromatics and aromatherapy.