Lavandula
Lavender
This plant attracts the following butterflies:
Brown Argus, Comma, Large White, Meadow Brown, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White, Essex Skipper
Memorable images of 2003:
Large White. August 24.
Small Tortoiseshell. July 12.
Past Images:
Comma. 16 July 2001.
Meadow Brown. 11 July 1999.
notes:
Lavender attracts butterflies here but isn't as successful as other plants such as Hyssop. I have a number of varieties of Lavender, dotted about the garden. Suspect that it may be more successful if I grouped a number together. Bought 10 plants at a DIY superstore in February 2004 (amazingly good value at under £7 because of reductions & special multi-buy offers) and intend planting them as a group.
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Plant Type: perennial shrub
Flowers in July & August
Height: 45cm-1m
Spread: 45-90cm
Tidy after flowering. Prune in Spring - do not cut back into the old wood.
Originates from the Mediterranean. Some varieties are rather tender for the British winter. This plant does not appreciate wet/waterlogged soil - add plenty of grit when planting and do not over-water.