Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
Also Known As
- Essence Purple Lavender
Plant type
shrub, herb
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' plant details
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
- Plant type: herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple' plant
How to Grow Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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