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'Essence Purple' Lavender (Lavandula)

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Fragrant lavender-blue flowers attract pollinators.
  • Blooms earlier than other English lavender.
  • Compact and tidy habit.
  • Deer resistant, drought tolerant, and easy to grow.
  • Zones 5-9, sun, 18-24" tall and wide at maturity.
Zone 5-9
Light sun
short

$16.99 Each
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$16.99
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Size
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Hand-picked at our greenhouse

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Shipped to your door

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Arrives as young plant

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More Information

Description 'Essence Purple' Lavender has a rounded habit that looks effortlessly tidy in the landscape. While it is shorter than other lavender plants (reaching 18-24 inches tall), it blooms just as prolifically with lavender-blue flowers. It kicks off the lavender season as one of the first English lavenders to bloom in early summer. Butterflies and bees flock to the flowers as they bloom into early fall, providing months of interest in the garden.

While it may be called English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), it's native to the Mediterranean, growing in dry and sandy soils. Given plenty of sun and well-draining soil, 'Essence Purple' lavender will reward you with multiple flushes of fragrant flowers. Try planting it in rock gardens, containers, or along walkways where the fragrance can be enjoyed all summer long.
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Customer Reviews

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D.S. (Maryland)
So far so good with English Lavender

Purchase four of the Essence Purple' Lavender (Lavandula).. They arrived in good shape. Per instructions, after opening, I let them rest inside for 24 hours before planting. Once planted, I regularly water them for two weeks. Three did well but the fourth died. Good news….I contacted great Garden plants for a warranty replacement and within a few days I had a new plant. It has taken off and currently has blooms. Overall, I’m pleased with the plants received from great Garden plants. Although a little pricey compared to my local suppliers, they have a great selection and excellent customer service. I will buy again.

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M.C. (Missouri)
2 half dead upon arrival

Planted all 3 even though they didn't look well. Now all 3 look dead in the garden.Their shipping container arrived in good condition and on time. I've had no problems with the quality of plants in previous orders but not so with these. Very disappointed.

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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M.L. (South Carolina)
Disappointed in Lavender plant

The lavender plant looked poorly when it arrived, but it died within 2 days of planting it. I have no idea why!

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee

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M.G. (North Carolina)
The second esssence lavender died also

I order an essence lavender about a month ago. It arrived dead. It was replaced but that one also died. I would appreciate a refund. Thank you.

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K.F. (New York)
Arrived Dead

Dried out brown plant. Put in ground anyway, and we'll see if it revives.

Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to claims@greatgardenplants.com to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee