Lavender 'Vera'

‘Vera’ is a fragrant lavender with evergreen, narrow gray-green foliage and dense summer flower spikes in dark lavender-blue. It suits a sunny border or gravel garden where sharply drained soil and room for airflow help keep the plant healthy. ## Flowers and identity The RHS profile for *Lavandula angustifolia* ‘Vera’ describes a bushy, rounded plant with aromatic leaves and scented flowers. It lists ‘Vera’ in its Dutch Group profile and records *Lavandula × intermedia* ‘Vera’ as a synonym, showing that horticultural references apply this name across related lavender taxa. The selection name is retained, while the RHS profile provides the described flower and foliage traits. ## Growing conditions Choose full sun and well-drained soil; lavender performs poorly in heavy, persistently wet ground. The RHS profile reports drought resistance once established, but young plants still need watering until rooted. Evergreen foliage gives structure beyond the flowering season. The RHS hardiness rating is H5 under UK conditions and is not a USDA zone. ## Maintenance After summer flowering, remove spent stems and trim leafy growth lightly to keep the plant compact. Do not cut back into old, bare wood. In cold or wet regions, avoid autumn pruning and shape the plant after flowering in late summer. [RHS profile for ‘Vera’](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/324109/lavandula-angustifolia-vera/details) · [RHS lavender growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/lavender/growing-guide/).