Lavandula angustifolia 'Purity'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 2015 introduction by Downderry Nursery of England. Low, compact growth and sweetly fragrant, pure white flower spikes on short stems held just above the foliage. Especially woolly calyces give the flower spikes a very white appearance, moreso than many other white-flowered cultivars. Ideal for containers and rock gardens.

Height: to 15 in. Spread: to 18 in.

Stem length: 6-8 in.  

Corolla: pure white

Calyx: sage green, very woolly with an overall whitish appearance

Bloom season: early summer

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

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought