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Lavandula angustifolia ‘Platinum Blonde’

Platinum Blonde Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Platinum Blonde’
Family
Lamiaceae
Height
12 to 18 inches
Width
12 to 24 inches
Flower color
Lavender-purple
Foliage color
Silvery-gray and green with creamy-white edging
Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Light
Full sun
Water
Low once established; drought-tolerant
Maintenance
Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape
Growing zone
USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

About this plant

Lavandula angustifolia 'Platinum Blonde' is a distinctive cultivar of English lavender known for its bold silvery-gray and green foliage, edged in creamy-white, creating a variegated effect that is most vibrant in spring and early summer. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are highly aromatic, releasing a classic lavender scent when brushed against. In mid to late summer, 'Platinum Blonde' produces slender spikes of lavender-purple flowers that rise above the foliage, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This versatile cultivar is ideal for various garden settings, including herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, and containers, where its unique foliage and fragrant blooms can be fully appreciated. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round color and texture, extending its ornamental appeal well beyond the flowering season.

Works well in

Pathways & Walkways · Rock Gardens · Borders · Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Manzanita · California lilac · Poppy · Foxtail lily · Oregano · Globe artichoke

Design tip

Use ‘Platinum Blonde’ along pathways, at the front of borders, or in containers where its variegated foliage can brighten surrounding plantings. Pair it with darker green foliage to emphasize the creamy-white margins and give the planting greater contrast and definition.