Lavandula angustifolia 'Celestial Star'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a very recognizable cultivar that was named by Virginia McNaughton of New Zealand after finding it mislabeled as L. latifolia in a Christchurch garden in the early 90s. Robust, vase-shaped growth and long, narrow white flower spikes with a lingering fragrance atop mid-length stems.

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

Stem length: 10-12 in.  

Corolla: pure white

Calyx: sage green

Bloom season: early summer

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

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought