(Lavandula angustifolia) Are you short on space? Do you have temperature extremes? Are you not sure what kind of lavender you like? Folgate is a great place to start. This compact, hardy variety checks all the boxes; it's beautiful, fragrant, and adaptable. According to Victor, one of Sequim's resident lavender Gurus, this is the most cold-hardy of all lavender species. Folgate also has one of the highest concentrations of oils for a L. angustifolia species, which are notoriously stingy oil-producers. 24-30" tall/wide, can be kept smaller with pruning and is also suitable for large containers that receive plenty of sunlight and have excellent drainage. Hardiness zones 5-8.
(Lavandula angustifolia) Are you short on space? Do you have temperature extremes? Are you not sure what kind of lavender you like? Folgate is a great place to start. This compact, hardy variety checks all the boxes; it's beautiful, fragrant, and adaptable. According to Victor, one of Sequim's resident lavender Gurus, this is the most cold-hardy of all lavender species. Folgate also has one of the highest concentrations of oils for a L. angustifolia species, which are notoriously stingy oil-producers. 24-30" tall/wide, can be kept smaller with pruning and is also suitable for large containers that receive plenty of sunlight and have excellent drainage. Hardiness zones 5-8.