Lavender 'Super Blue'

Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia

Common Name: Super Blue Lavender

Exposure: Full sun

Height: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches)

Width: 45–60 cm (18–24 inches)

Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18 inches)

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Flavour: Sweet, floral, and aromatic with a hint of mint

Use: Ornamental, culinary (in small amounts), essential oils, dried arrangements

Plant Habit: Compact, bushy perennial with a dense growth habit

Harvest: Harvest flowers just before they fully bloom for the best fragrance and flavour; can be harvested throughout the growing season

Companion Plants: Rosemary, thyme, sage, oregano, and other Mediterranean herbs

General Information: Super Blue Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is known for its vibrant, deep blue flowers and compact growth, making it an ideal choice for gardens, borders, and containers. This cultivar has a strong, sweet fragrance, highly valued in aromatherapy and culinary uses. It thrives in well-draining, slightly alkaline soil and requires full sun to develop its signature blooms. A favourite among pollinators, Super Blue is perfect for creating fragrant, colourful garden displays while also being useful for making essential oils and dried flower arrangements.