Lavandula angustifolia 'French Fields'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; compact, rounded growth and highly fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. An early bloomer and reliable re-bloomer for a second flowering in autumn. One of our best-sellers. Prized for culinary use, essential oil, and bouquets.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Stem length: 10-12 in.  

Corolla: violet-blue

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

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, essential oil, bouquets, crafts

Origin: we originally purchased this selection with the label "Lavandula angustifolia from the perfume fields of France" and offered it as such in the early 1980s. At some point, a grower in Washington began instead selling it as the cultivar 'French Fields' we then also changed it so it would not be confused in the trade. 

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought