Lavandula allardii
BREEDER: LOUIS MEERLO, AVAILABLE THROUGH SUNSET WESTERN GARDEN AND SOUTHERN LIVING PLANT COLLECTIONS
COURTESY OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
How long has it been on the market?
Limited California release in 2016
Sun/shade requirements
Full sun to part shade
USDA Zones
Evergreen perennial zones 9-10, annual elsewhere
Grows to height/width
Container suggestions
Pair with Chef’s Choice Culinary Rosemary or Evolvulus
Consumer care requirements
‘Meerlo’ can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions but does require good drainage.
Key features from the breeder
Display tip
Consumers love the fragrance of Meerlo’s leaves, but often do not realize it is a lavender, so signage really helps. Encourage shoppers to “scratch and sniff” this fragrant lavender.
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