Iberis First Flush Lavender
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, sun-loving floral borders.
Discover the Iberis First Flush™ Lavender, a delightful perennial that blooms profusely in its first year. Enjoy light lavender clusters from late spring through fall, especially when planted in full sun. This plant forms dense, mound-shaped foliage, perfect for edging, borders, and cascading over containers. It thrives in sunny rock gardens and xeriscapes, adding consistent color and charm to your landscape with its exceptionally long bloom season.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
1072
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#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
SKU
27905
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners needing drought-tolerant plants for sunny, dry spots
- Gardeners craving early spring color before other perennials bloom
- Landscapers seeking year-round greenery and natural weed suppression
Who should skip it
- Collectors of delicate plants that struggle against aggressive spreaders
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off approach
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Exceptional flowering window provides consistent color from late spring through fall.
Establishment Speed
Reliable first-year blooms offer immediate gratification for new garden beds.
Maintenance Ease
Dense, mound-forming habit requires minimal intervention to maintain a tidy shape.
Landscape Versatility
Adapts perfectly to rock gardens, containers, or as a cascading border.
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in xeriscapes and handles a wide range of hardiness zones.
Floral Utility
Delicate lavender clusters serve as a charming addition to small bouquets.
Key Specs
SKU
27905
Genus
Iberis
Species
sempervirens
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
12 in
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Features
- Flowers the first year of planting
- Super-long flowering season
- Blooms best in full sun
- Creates dense foliage mounds
- Cascades gracefully over edges
- Suitable for bouquets
- Perennial lifespan
- Low-maintenance ground cover
What customers say
Customers are genuinely delighted by the exceptional quality and reliability of the Iberis First Flush Lavender. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon arrival and its impressive ability to establish quickly in the garden. The primary appeal centers on its consistent, early blooming cycle, delivering a vibrant splash of deep purple color and strong fragrance without demanding extensive maintenance. This variety proves to be an excellent value, offering dependable performance that satisfies both experienced and new gardeners seeking reliable beauty.
Know before you buy
Yes, Iberis First Flush is specifically bred to flower in its first season after planting, unlike many other perennials that require a year to establish before blooming.
This variety performs best in full sun, which means at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate some shade, you will see significantly fewer blooms and less dense foliage if it does not receive enough light.
Absolutely. Its mound-shaped habit and tendency to cascade gracefully over edges make it an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, or the front of a raised garden bed.
Iberis requires well-drained, loamy soil. It is vital to ensure the planting site does not stay soggy, as this plant is prone to root rot if left in standing water or heavy, clay-like soil.
Yes, the lavender clusters are suitable for small bouquets. Because the plant has such a long bloom season, you can enjoy fresh flowers throughout the spring and summer.
Since the mature width of this plant is approximately 12 inches, you should space them about 10 to 12 inches apart if you want them to grow together into a continuous, dense ground cover.
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