Lavandula angustifolia 'Croxton's Wild'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; raised, selected, and introduced by Thomas DeBaggio of Arlington, VA around 1994 from wild-collected seeds given to him by Pauline Croxton. Robust growth and pleasantly fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. Reputed to be extremely cold hardy.

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

Stem length: 8-12 in.  

Corolla: mid violet

Calyx: dark purple, very woolly

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, 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