High Country Gardens
Edelweiss Lavender
Best low-maintenance shrub for gardeners seeking fragrant, pollinator-friendly white blooms.
Discover the enchanting Edelweiss Lavender, a French Hybrid Lavender variety celebrated for its abundant snowy white blooms and delightfully aromatic foliage. This mid-sized perennial offers a profuse summer display, emerging from pale pink buds to reveal pure white flowers. Its strong fragrance makes it ideal for dried flower arrangements. For optimal growth, plant in full sun with well-drained soil. It thrives in zones 5-10, reaching a mature height of 24-36 inches and a spread of 24-30 inches. This lavender variety is a beautiful addition to any garden, perfect for creating striking monochromatic or contrasting color schemes.
$12.59
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-68%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Pollinator enthusiasts and crafters wanting fragrant, harvestable blooms
- Gardeners seeking a sophisticated, high-contrast landscape aesthetic
- Cold-climate residents needing reliable, hardy perennial shrubs
Who should skip it
- Landscapers designing for high-impact, long-distance visual drama
- Gardeners with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting a hands-off shrub
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Impact
Highly effective at drawing bees and beneficial insects to the garden.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal water once established in well-drained soil.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on the foliage.
Visual Versatility
Striking white blooms offer excellent contrast in monochromatic garden designs.
Year-Round Interest
Evergreen foliage maintains structural presence even outside the summer bloom season.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent aromatic profile makes it a standout choice for dried arrangements.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Fragrance Level
Strong Fragrance
Pet Safe
No
Growth Habit
Upright
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Features
- Bee friendly and pollinator attractor
- Long-lasting summer bloom time
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
- Fragrant blooms suitable for cut flowers
- Rabbit and deer resistant
- Low-water needs for easy care
- Drought tolerant
- Upright growth habit
What customers say
Customers consistently rate the Edelweiss Lavender highly for its exceptional quality and reliable hardiness. Reviewers frequently mention receiving healthy, vigorous plants that establish quickly and thrive, even in less than ideal conditions. The robust growth and abundant, fragrant blooms exceed expectations, making this variety a favorite for gardeners seeking dependable performance and lasting beauty. This plant delivers on its promise of easy care and enduring appeal.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety requires well-drained soil to prevent root rot. If your garden has heavy clay, consider amending the soil with grit or planting in a raised bed to ensure proper drainage.
Yes, Edelweiss Lavender is generally avoided by deer and rabbits due to its strong fragrance and the texture of its foliage. While no plant is 100% immune, it is a reliable choice for gardens prone to browsing wildlife.
Since this plant reaches a mature spread of 24 to 30 inches, you should space them at least 30 inches apart from the center of one plant to the next to ensure adequate airflow and prevent overcrowding.
Absolutely. Its strong fragrance and striking white blooms make it an excellent choice for cut flowers, and it holds its shape and scent well when dried.
No, Edelweiss Lavender is not considered pet-safe. It is best to plant it in areas of your garden that are inaccessible to curious cats or dogs.
Yes, this variety features evergreen foliage, which provides year-round structure and color to your garden even after the summer blooming season has ended.
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