While French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is only hardy in zones 8 and 9, growers in cooler zones can opt for English ...

The best-known lavender is the English lavender, Lavandula angustifolia. However, this is the most difficult lavender to grow through the summer here in Central Florida.

Lavender is the epitome of a summer plant and one that's known for being drought-tolerant. But gardeners shouldn't ignore that some lavender plants need more attention in the hot weather.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, lavenders which were planted in the ground in Spring, must be treated as tender perennials rather than drought-tolerant shrubs. The RHS explained that ...