Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Atropurpurea'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; an old English cultivar from around or before 1912. Compact, broad gray-green foliage and fragrant, violet-blue flower spikes on mid-length stems. 

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

Stem length: 8-10 in.  

Corolla: vibrant violet

Calyx: dark violet, sage green at the base

Bloom season: early summer

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, potpourri, crafts

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought