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Lavandula angustifolia ‘Alba’

$6.00

Lavandula angustifolia

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

Lavender ‘Alba’ is a refined white form of English lavender, producing soft ivory flower spikes above compact mounds of silvery-green foliage. The blooms carry the familiar sweet fragrance of traditional lavender, but the white flowers lend a cooler, more restrained presence in the garden.

This variety is especially effective in limited color palettes and white garden schemes, where its upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with softer perennials and grasses. Like other Lavandula angustifolia types, it thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil.

Long-lived when properly sited, English lavender forms a small woody shrub that improves with age. Flowers are excellent for cutting and drying, and foliage remains aromatic year-round in mild climates.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

Lavandula angustifolia

PRE-ORDER: Ships approximately mid-March 2026

Lavender ‘Alba’ is a refined white form of English lavender, producing soft ivory flower spikes above compact mounds of silvery-green foliage. The blooms carry the familiar sweet fragrance of traditional lavender, but the white flowers lend a cooler, more restrained presence in the garden.

This variety is especially effective in limited color palettes and white garden schemes, where its upright flower spikes contrast beautifully with softer perennials and grasses. Like other Lavandula angustifolia types, it thrives in full sun and sharply drained soil.

Long-lived when properly sited, English lavender forms a small woody shrub that improves with age. Flowers are excellent for cutting and drying, and foliage remains aromatic year-round in mild climates.

Seeds will collect in your Trug until you checkout.

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Product Details

  • Lifecycle: Perennial shrub

  • Mature Size: 18–24 in tall × 18–24 in wide

  • Sun: Full sun

  • Soil: Lean, sharply drained

  • Bloom Season: Early to midsummer

  • Flower Color: Soft white

  • Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 50

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9 (perennial)

  • Reliably hardy in Zones 5–9

  • Evergreen to semi-evergreen in mild climates

  • In Zone 5, plant in a protected location with excellent drainage

  • In Zones 8–9, ensure airflow and avoid excessive humidity

  • Winter survival depends more on drainage than temperature

Lavender does not tolerate wet winter soil.

Growing Guide

Sowing Depth

Surface sow and press lightly into soil. Light aids germination.

Germination Time

14–28 days (may be irregular)

Cold Stratification

Cold stratification improves germination. Provide 2–4 weeks at 35–40°F before moving to warmth, or winter sow outdoors for natural conditioning.

Starting Indoors

Sow 8–10 weeks before last frost. After stratification, maintain temperatures at 65–70°F. Keep soil lightly moist, never wet.

Starting Outdoors

Direct sow in late spring once soil has warmed, or in fall in mild climates.

Placement & Cultivation

Plant in full sun in sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or overly rich conditions. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth and prevent woodiness. Do not cut into old woody stems.

Final Spacing

18–24 inches

Water Requirements

Low once established. Water during establishment only.

Soil pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred

Fertilizer

Minimal feeding required. Excess nitrogen reduces fragrance and flower production.

Pests & Diseases

Root rot in poorly drained soil is the primary concern.

Cut Flower Use

Harvest when lower buds on the spike begin to open. Excellent for drying.