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

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 ...

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.