Lavandula angustifolia 'Twickel Purple'

Common name(s): English lavender

Description: evergreen shrub; thought to have originated at Kasteel Twickel in the Netherlands prior to 1922. Upright, sprawling growth with fragrant, dark violet-blue flower spikes on relatively long stems. Some of the longest stems of any of the L. angustifolia cultivars and prized for use in crafting and large bouquets. 

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

Stem length: 12-18 in.  

Corolla: vibrant violet

Calyx: violet-mauve

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