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Essence Purple English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Essence Purple'
English Lavender
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Tidy rounded ball of dense foliage that becomes covered in light blue-purple blooms from summer through fall. Fragrant and great for cutting or drying. Tolerates dry or rocky soils and heat.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Essence Purple English Lavender get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Essence Purple English Lavender need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Essence Purple English Lavender need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Essence Purple English Lavender grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Essence Purple English Lavender deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Essence Purple English Lavender in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Essence Purple English Lavender wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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