Lavandula angustifolia 'Alpine White'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a rare, miniature lavender that thrives in containers and rock gardens. Pure white flower spikes on very short stems held just above the foliage. 

Height: to 8 in. Spread: to 10 in.

Habit: rounded, compact

Stem length: 3-4 in.  

Corolla: pure white

Calyx: sage green

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: culinary, rock gardens, containers

Origin: raised in Victoria, B.C. prior to 1995

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought