Dilly Dilly Lavender

Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly')

Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly') is a compact, aromatic perennial prized for its soft, silver-green foliage and richly fragrant purple-blue blooms. Ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator plantings, it adds soothing scent, color, and texture to sunny landscapes.

Distinctive Features

This variety grows in a tidy, rounded mound and produces slender spikes of deep purple-blue flowers from late spring through summer. The blooms are highly fragrant, making them excellent for fresh or dried arrangements. The silver-green foliage provides year-round interest, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil.
• Water: Requires moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.

Ideal Uses

• Borders: Adds fragrance and color along pathways and garden edges.
• Containers: Perfect for sunny patios and balconies.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Dried Arrangements: Ideal for cutting and drying for long-lasting fragrance.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; reduce frequency once established.
• Pruning: Trim after flowering to encourage dense growth and maintain shape.
• Fertilizing: Apply a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring.
• Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots.

Why Choose Dilly Dilly Lavender?

• Fragrant Purple-Blue Blooms: Adds color and soothing scent to gardens.
• Compact Growth Habit: Ideal for borders, small spaces, and containers.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives in dry, sunny, and low-maintenance gardens.

For fragrant blooms, compact beauty, and pollinator-friendly appeal, Dilly Dilly Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Dilly Dilly') is an excellent choice for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.