LAVENDER VARIETIES AT CHATFIELD FARMS

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LAVENDER VARIETIES AT CHATFIELD FARMSBetty’s Blue (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Dark blue compact flowers that bloom once a yearFoliage: Gray-green, short, uniform stem lengthMature Size: 30 inches with 6-8 inch stemsUses: Best used for crafts due to color and bud retention after harvest.Buena Vista (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Bi-colored, dark and light blue-purple; blooms in late spring and again in the fallFoliage: GreenMature Size: 24-30 inches with 10-12 inch stemsUses: Buena Vista’s sweet fragrance makes it good for culinary use. Also great for landscapessince it blooms twice a year.Dilly-Dilly (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Blue-purpleFoliage: Grey-greenMature Size: 12-24 inchesUses: Good for making potpourri, sachets and wands due to strong, pleasant fragrance. Highoil content makes this variety good for essential oil extraction as well.Edelweiss (L. x intermedia)Flowers: White flowers with faint blue tint along the calyx bloom once in early summerFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 24-30 inches with 18-24 inch stemsUses: Great for the landscape in conjunction with other lavenders due to its white blooms. Alsoadds variety to crafts such as wreaths and swags.Folgate (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Light blue flowers blooms once in early springFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 30 inches with 8-10 inch stemsUses: Great for culinary use. As one of the earlier bloomers, this variety will let you get a jumpon trying out new lavender recipes.Grosso (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Purple flowers bloom once in early summerFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 32-36 inches with 20-24 inch stemsUses: Most common variety used in lavender oil production; accounts for approximately 70%of world-wide lavender essential oil production.Hidcote Superior (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Dark purple, blooms once in late springFoliage: GreenMature Size: 20-24 inches with 6-8 inch stemsUses: With some of the darkest purple blooms of any lavender variety, Hidcote Superiorprovides unique color to crafts and bouquets.

LAVENDER VARIETIES AT CHATFIELD FARMSHidcote Pink (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Light pink flowers bloom once in the springFoliage: Grey-greenMature Size: 12-14 inchesUses: Sweet fragrance makes a good variety for bouquets and sachets as well as for sweetculinary dishes.Melissa Lilac (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Light purpleFoliage: GreenMature Size: 30 inches with 8-10 inch stemsUses: Used as a culinary herb, often in savory dishes, due to slightly peppery taste. Producesmild, sweet-smelling oil.Munstead (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Medium purple flowers bloom twice starting in the springFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 20-24 inches with 6-8 inch stemsUses: Compact uniform growth makes this variety good for hedges. It is commonly used insachets due to its strong fragrance.Phenomenal (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Purple flowers that bloom once a year in late springFoliage: Silver-greenMature Size: 24-32 inchesUses: Good for fresh or dried crafts such as bouquets and wreaths. Can also be used foressential oil extraction and for culinary dishes.Provence (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Light purple flowers bloom once in early summerFoliage: GreenMature Size: 48-60 inches with 24-30 inch stemsUses: Works well as a hedge plant and good for making wands.Royal Velvet (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Dark blue flowers bloom first in spring and again in the fallFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 30-36 inches with 12-14 inch stemsUses: Great for fresh or dried bouquets and also a good choice for culinary use.Twickel Purple (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Dark blue with tight and compact flower budsFoliage: Gray-green, short, uniform stem lengthMature Size: 30 inchesUses: Found to have high levels of chemicals that aid in relaxation and stress relief; someColorado growers pursuing this as a good source of essential oil.

LAVENDER VARIETIES AT CHATFIELD FARMSFaire Pink (L. angustifolia)Flowers: Delicate pink bloomsFoliage: GreenMature Size: 20-24 inchesUses: Compact habit makes it a great container plant.Dutch Mill (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Medium blueFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 30-36 inchesUses: Its strong fragrance makes it great for oil production and bouquets. The flower heads arelarge and free-forming, which is great for floral arrangements.Super (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Light purpleFoliage: Gray-greenMature Size: 24-36 inchesUses: Light, clean fragrance similar to L. angustifolia and used in oil production.Fred Boutin (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Light PurpleFoliage: Silver-grayMature Size: 30-36 inchesUses: Excellent for landscape borders with its late bloom and silver foliage throughout thewinter.Gros Blue (L. x intermedia)Flowers: Deep BlueFoliage: GreenMature Size: 20-24 inchesUses: Dark blue flowers make it great for fresh or dried bouquets and excellent for potpourriwith its clean fragrance.

LAVENDER VARIETIES AT CHATFIELD FARMSLavandula x allardii—Hybrid of Lavandula dentata and L. Latifolia (spike lavender)Flowers & Foliage: Light purple flowers bloom in early summer; silver foliageHardiness Zone: 7-10Mature Size: 30-36 inches with 14-18 inch stemsTender plant recommended only for frost-free areas. Similar to L. x chaytorae, which may be abit more cold-hardy.Lavandula x chaytorae—Hybrid of Lavandula lanata (wooly lavender)and L. angustifoliaFlowers & Foliage: Purple flowers bloom in early summer; silver, fuzzy foliageHardiness Zone: 7-10Mature Size: Ranges from 30-48 inches depending on varietyLasting silver color of foliage makes this a good landscape plant; longer stemmed varieties aregood for crafts; mild, sweeter fragrance.Lavandula dentataFlowers & Foliage: Light violet flowers bloom continuously starting in the spring; variegatedfoliage (bright green/yellow)Hardiness Zone: 8-10Mature Size: 24-30 inches with 6-8 inch stemsUnique appearance—variegated foliage is also toothed and fragrance resembles eucalyptus.Lavandula x ginginsii—Hybrid of L. dentata (toothed lavender) and L. lanata (woolylavender)Flowers & Foliage: Purple flowers bloom continuously starting in spring; silver-gray foliageHardiness Zone: 8-10Mature Size: 30-36 inches with 6-8 inch stemsThrives in warmer climates and grows well under more humid conditions.Lavandula multifidaFlowers & Foliage: Dark blue flowers bloom continuously starting in late spring; green foliageHardiness Zone: 9-11Mature Size: 24-30 inchesUnique fernlike leaves make this species visually appealing, but the fragrance is oftendescribed as unpleasant and similar to burning rubber or skunk.Lavandula stoechasFlowers & Foliage: Cylindrical heads surrounded by tiny flowers with large bracts on the topthat resemble rabbit ears; bloom and foliage color variesHardiness Zone: 7-10 or 8-10 depending on varietyMature Size: ranges from 12-42 inches depending on varietySome varieties are bi-colored with purple or pink flowers with white or pink bracts.Lavandula viridisFlowers & Foliage: Yellow or cream-colored flowers and yellow bracts on top, bloomscontinuously starting in spring; green-yellow foliageHardiness Zone: 7-10Mature Size: 36-42 inches with 6-8 inch stemsGreat accent plant with other lavender varieties due to the contrasting yellow colors.

LAVENDER VARIETIES AND THEIR USESThe size difference between L. angustifoliasand Lavendins can be seen here with the largerLavendin, ‘White Grosso’ in the background andthe smaller L. angustifolia varieties, ‘Goldberg’and ‘Mitcham Gray’ in the foreground.Lavandula angustifolia is called “English” or “Common” Lavender. MostL. angustifolia varieties are very cold hardy and have low water requirementsonce established. They prefer full sun and well-draining, neutral pH soils.L. angustifolia tend to have a milder and sweeter fragrance than L. x intermedia,making them good for sweeter culinary dishes such as cookies, cakes, juicesand ice cream. They produce lower quantities of oil than L. x intermedia, but themilder fragrance makes the oil better for use in aromatherapy and perfumes.L. angustifolia generally blooms earlier in the season and comes in a variety ofcolors from dark purple to pink to white.Lavandula x intermedia is a hybrid of L. angustifolia (common lavender) andL. latifolia (spike lavender) and is commonly referred to as Lavendin. Lavendinsare typically larger than the angustifolia varieties and they also tend to producegreater quantities of oil. They have higher camphor content and a stronger,rosemary-like fragrance, which makes them great for use in savory dishes likemeats, stews and sauces. Lavendins require the same growing conditions asthe angustifolias, making them a good choice for gardeners in the mountainwest. They also come in a variety of colors.In addition to its use in culinary dishes, fragrances and crafts, lavender can be a versatilelandscape plant due to the range of sizes andcolors available.Some common uses for lavender: Lavender can be added to culinary dishes, both sweet and savory, depending on the variety of lavender used. Essential oil can be extracted for use in aromatherapy, perfumes, herbal remedies and other items with lavender fragrance. H ydrosol is a by-product of essential oil production and can be used to add fragrance to cleansers, linen sprays and otherproducts that do not require the quality of the pure essential oil. C rafts including wreaths, wands, bouquets and sachets can be made from dry or fresh lavender to add beauty and fragrance toa room, closet or drawer and can be fun to make for all ages. L avender has been used throughout history as a medicinal remedy for ailments such as congestion, headaches, stress and skinconditions like acne, eczema and even sunburns. It can also be used on cuts and scrapes due to its antiseptic qualities, and thehigher camphor producing varieties may be useful in repelling mosquitoes and other pests.C470 & Wadsworth Blvd.botanicgardens.org

Flowers: Medium purple flowers bloom twice starting in the spring Foliage: Gray-green Mature Size: 20-24 inches with 6-8 inch stems Uses: Compact uniform growth makes this variety good for hedges. It is commonly used in sachets due to its strong fragrance. Phenomenal (L. x intermedia) Flowers: Purple flowers that bloom once a year in late spring

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