Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Purple'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a 1944 introduction by Norfolk Lavender of England favored for dried flowers and hedges but not essential oil. Upright, splayed growth and very fragrant, dark violet flower spikes on relatively long stems. Ideal for crafting and bouquets.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 14-16 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base, woolly

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought