Lavandula angustifolia 'Royal Purple'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; 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

Origin: a 1944 introduction by Norfolk Lavender of England

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought