Lavandula angustifolia 'Peter Pan'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a cultivar distributed by Munton  Microplants Ltd. of England, erroneously, as 'Twickel Purple' in the 1990s. Renamed by Simon Charlesworth of Downderry Nursery in 2001 after it was determined to be a unique cultivar. Low, compact growth and fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. One of the lowest growing dark-flowered cultivars. Suitable for containers and rock gardens. 

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 30 in.

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: vibrant violet 

Calyx: dark violet

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, containers, rock gardens, potpourri, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought