Blue Spear English Lavender
Discover the 'Blue Spear' English Lavender, a stunning variety prized for its abundant, upright flower spikes in captivating indigo-violet hues. This compact plant offers an alluring fragrance, making it a favorite for borders and containers. It blooms generously from late spring through summer, attracting bees and butterflies while deterring deer. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this lavender is a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden, providing a long-lasting display of color and scent.
$10.19
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2059
/ 3083
#2059 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
Botanical Name
Lavandula angustifolia Blue Spear
/ Lavandula angustifolia Blue Spear
Who it's for
- Exceptional Uniformity and Structure
- Superior Cold Tolerance
- Intense Aromatic Quality
Who should skip it
- Requires Specific Pruning Regimen
- Highly Sensitive to Overwatering
- Vulnerable to Spittlebugs and Fungal Diseases
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Lavandula angustifolia Blue Spear
Mature Height
11-13 inches tall
Mature Spread
9-11 inches wide
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry
Bloom Time
Late spring to late summer
Hardiness Zones
Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Growth Habit
Perennial
Features
- Showiest English Lavender variety
- Intensely colorful indigo-violet flower spikes
- Compact size ideal for borders
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Long bloom time
- Fragrant blooms
- Suitable for container planting
What customers say
Customers highly value the 'Blue Spear English Lavender' for its robust, deep purple blue color and classic, strong fragrance. Reviewers consistently praise its reliable blooming and compact, upright growth, making it excellent for borders and containers. The plant is recognized as a hardy, drought tolerant perennial that thrives in sunny, dry spots and effectively attracts pollinators, offering long season color. While the value is strong once established, some initial feedback notes variability in arrival size. Success heavily depends on providing well drained soil immediately upon planting to ensure longevity and realize the full potential of this premium variety.
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