Lavandula angustifolia 'Folgate'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; a cultivar introduced in 1924 or earlier, presumably by The Folgate Nursery in Norfolk, England. Tidy, narrow foliage and mildly fragrant, violet flower spikes on mid-length stems. A notably early bloomer with very neat flower spikes that make attractive bouquets.

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

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: vibrant mid violet

Calyx: dark violet with sage green at the base

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