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LA007 Lavender: Silver Foliage in a Neat Pyramid Shape
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LA007 lavender stands out for its shape and its color. It grows upright, well branched and pyramidal, about 16 inches tall and 12 inches wide, with silver foliage that glows in full sun and light purple flowers on top. It is a lavender you notice even when it is not in bloom.
It is Lavandula angustifolia, an English lavender rated for USDA zones 5a to 8b. Its scent is floral with sweet herbaceous and aromatic notes, rated moderate. It goes by a code name rather than a catchy one, but the silver leaves do the talking.
LA007 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'LA007' |
| Flower color | Light purple |
| Foliage | Silver |
| Habit | Upright, pyramidal, well branched |
| Size | About 15.8 inches tall and 11.8 inches wide |
| Bloom | Begins early to late June, peaks early to mid-July, single flush |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5a to 8b |
| Fragrance | Moderate; floral with sweet herbaceous notes |
Designing with silver and shape
Silver foliage brightens a garden all season long, not just during bloom. LA007's pyramidal form adds structure too, a little like a miniature evergreen in a sunny bed. Some ideas:
- Use a row of LA007 as a formal edge; the matching cone shapes look clipped without much clipping.
- Place one at each corner of a raised bed for symmetry.
- Pair it with dark-leaved or deep purple plants so the silver stands out.
- Set it in a tall pot where its upright shape gives height.
The listing gives a bloom start between early and late June, with a peak in early to mid-July; local weather will settle the exact timing in your garden. The Lavender Bloom Calendar helps compare it to other varieties.
Planting
Full sun and quick drainage are essential. Improve heavy clay with grit or plant in a raised bed. Space plants about 12 to 15 inches apart; the narrow, upright habit lets you plant closer than with mounding lavenders. Set the crown level with the soil and use gravel rather than bark as mulch, which also shows off the silver leaves.
Care
Water deeply through the first summer whenever the top few inches dry, then back off; English lavender has low water needs once established. Keep feeding light. After its single bloom, shear lightly in the leafy growth, following the pyramid shape. Avoid cutting into bare wood. In spring, tidy any winter damage after new growth shows. The Pruning Calendar covers timing.
Drying and uses
LA007 rates good for fresh and dried flowers and great for pollinators. Cut stems when the first flowers on each spike have opened and hang small bunches somewhere dark and airy. Its light purple dries to a soft lilac, nice in sachets or mixed with darker buds. Culinary use is not recommended; choose a culinary-rated English lavender for the kitchen.
Plant formats
It is offered as a 3-inch plug, 4-inch pot and 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability.
Frequently asked questions
Does LA007 stay pyramid-shaped on its own?
Its natural habit is upright and pyramidal. A light trim after bloom keeps the shape crisp.
Is it hardy in Michigan?
It is rated for zones 5a to 8b. Sharp drainage is what gets English lavender through winter.
Does it rebloom?
No. It flowers in a single flush in early summer.
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