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Minutoli Lavender: A Tall, Lacy Species with a Long Bloom
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Minutoli lavender is Lavandula minutolii, a species from the Pterostoechas group of lavenders. It grows as a tall, upright subshrub, with records listing mature plants at about 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide, and it carries slender violet-blue spikes over finely divided foliage. Its bloom season is long, recorded from mid-April with a peak in mid-July in warm conditions.
It is a rare sight in northern gardens, which is exactly why collectors want one.
Minutoli lavender at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula minutolii |
| Group | Pterostoechas |
| Flower color | Violet-blue |
| Habit | Upright subshrub |
| Size | Up to about 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide when mature |
| Bloom | Starts mid-April, peaks mid-July, long season with moderate rebloom |
| Fragrance | Moderate; resinous and herbal with camphor notes |
| Identity | Commercial species stock; traits can vary |
Taller than you might expect
Many Pterostoechas lavenders stay low and bushy. Minutoli grows upright and narrower than it is tall, which gives it a different role: a vertical, see-through accent. Planted in a tall container, it lifts violet-blue spikes to eye level on a deck or patio. Pair it with low, trailing plants in the same pot, or group it with other warm-climate lavenders for a Mediterranean corner.
Because this is species stock, expect some natural variation in size and shade from one plant to the next. In a single northern summer, young plants will not reach full height; overwintered plants keep building.
Growing it in a pot
- Container: a tall pot, 12 inches or more, with drainage holes. A heavier pot resists tipping as the plant gains height.
- Mix: fast-draining with extra grit.
- Sun: full sun outside; strongest light indoors.
- Water: thoroughly, then let the top inch or two dry before watering again.
- Grooming: snip spent spikes through the season and pinch tips in early summer if you want a bushier plant.
Through the year in Michigan
Set the pot outdoors after the last frost and let it flower all summer. Before the first fall frost, bring it in; the listing does not give a hardiness range, and Pterostoechas lavenders are frost-tender. A cool, bright room or a frost-free sunroom suits it best. Water sparingly in winter and wait until spring growth starts before any shaping. The Care Calendar helps you keep the seasonal tasks straight.
Cutting and pollinators
Minutoli lavender is rated good for fresh and dried flowers. The slender spikes add an airy line to small arrangements and dry well hung in a dark, airy place. It is rated great for pollinators, and its long bloom gives bees a steady supply. The scent is resinous and herbal. Culinary use is not recommended.
It comes as a 3-inch plug, a 4-inch pot or a 1-gallon pot. See the product page for current sizes and availability, and add it to your Wishlist if you are planning ahead.
Taller plants in pots catch the wind, so set the container where it is sheltered from strong gusts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Minutoli lavender hardy?
No hardiness range is listed, and its group is frost-tender. In Michigan, bring it indoors for winter.
How tall will it get in one summer?
Less than its mature size. Young plants grow steadily through the season, and overwintered plants keep adding height.
Does it need a winter chill to flower?
No. It blooms without one, so it flowers in its first season.
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