Use & Care NotesLavender Plants
sako1644 Lavender: A Low, Wide English Selection for Edges
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sako1644 lavender is a compact Lavandula angustifolia selection that grows wider than tall, about 12.6 inches high and 16.3 inches across. Instead of the silvery look of many lavenders, it has medium green foliage, which gives purple flower spikes about 2.6 inches long a fresh, bright backdrop. The fragrance is moderate, floral and lightly herbal.
sako1644 at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Lavandula angustifolia 'sako1644' |
| Flower color | Purple |
| Flower spikes | About 2.6 inches long |
| Foliage | Medium green |
| Habit | Upright and compact, wider than tall |
| Mature size | About 12.6 inches tall and 16.3 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts late May, peaks mid-July, single flush |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 6a to 10b |
A lavender for the front row
At about a foot tall, sako1644 sits low enough to edge a walkway without leaning into it, and its width lets a row knit together into a continuous ribbon. The green foliage is a nice change in a planting of mostly silver plants and makes a cleaner frame for bright annuals or white flowers. It also suits a shallow, wide pot on a sunny step.
Compared with its sister selection sako1638, this one is shorter and wider, with greener leaves. Use the Compare tool to put them side by side.
Planting tips
- Spacing: about 16 inches apart for an edge that fills in, a bit more for separate mounds.
- Soil: fast-draining. Short lavenders sit closer to wet ground and splashing soil, so drainage matters even more.
- Mulch: use a thin layer of pea gravel instead of bark; it keeps the crown and lower leaves dry.
- Water: regularly through the first season, then sparingly.
Seasonal care
sako1644 has one main flush, beginning in late May and peaking in mid-July, with no listed rebloom. After the flowers fade, shear off spent stems and shape the plant lightly, staying in leafy growth. Wait until new growth appears in spring before trimming away any winter damage.
Because its range begins at zone 6a, gardeners in colder areas should grow it in a container and give it a protected, frost-free spot for winter. In zone 6 and warmer, a sunny, well-drained site is usually all it needs. The Care Calendar lays out the year.
Uses
Because the plant is so tidy and low, it is also a good choice for a sunny kitchen garden border or the edge of a raised vegetable bed, where bees working its flowers will happily visit neighboring crops too. It is rated good for fresh and dried flowers and great for pollinators. The compact spikes are well suited to small posies and to drying for sachets and potpourri. Its listing does not recommend it for culinary use, so grow it as an ornamental.
Frequently asked questions
How wide does sako1644 get?
About 16.3 inches at maturity, which is wider than its roughly 12.6-inch height.
Is green foliage a sign of a problem?
No. Medium green is this selection's natural leaf color. Yellowing or browning leaves are a different story and usually point to wet soil.
Does it attract bees?
Yes. It is rated great for pollinators.
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