'Ellagance Purple' Lavender (Lavandula)
Perennial
- Big purple flowers for pollinators and arrangements.
- Thrives in difficult garden conditions.
- Can be used fresh or dried in recipes.
- Compact habit.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 12″ tall x 12″ wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common Name: Lavender
Zone: 5-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun (>6 hours/day)
Height x Width: 10-12" x 10-12"
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Silver-gray
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time:Summer
Features:Space savers, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, deer resistant, container plants, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, herb garden, pollinator garden, cut flower garden
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day)
Water: Dry to average. Thrives in dry conditions once established, but will not tolerate overly moist soil for any period of time.
Spacing: 1.5 - 2' feet apart
Fertilizing: Lavender need little in the way of fertilizer and may perform poorly if given some.
Winterizing: Do not apply mulch around base, as this can keep conditions overly wet.
Maintenance & Pruning: In spring after first bloom, prune above last two sets of green leaves. Do not cut into wood, unless removing a damaged branch entirely. Can be pruned again in late summer to encourage renewed growth and handsome appearance for the rest of the season. Deadhead faded flowers to promote continued bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I ordered a total of 20 lavender (in 2 separate orders) and 11 are dead.
I ordered many plants from garden plants and had very good success with them.
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
This came pretty much dead. I messaged customer service and have not heard back yet. Super bummed because it smells SO good :(
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 [email protected] to start the claims process. Our friendly customer service team is standing by waiting to assist you. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Arrived Dead and out of container in box requested refund or replacement
A month after buying this lavender plant it's still going strong! Lavender takes a bit to grow into its full grown self but I've bought a lavender plant from here before and that one is nearly two feet tall and almost two feet wide with full flower blooms.
Came quick and was very secure packaging, pots were pretty moist and plants looked healthy, would order from again
One of my plants are dryed. You touch it and it crumbles.
We’re sorry you received planta that were not up to our standards! Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2026, so we have you covered. Please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants were packaged well, healthy upon arrival and are now growing happily in the fall rain.
Best smelling lavender I ever bought. Unfortunately after a couple tries and replacements from Great Garden just couldn’t keep them alive. Other lavender plants thriving
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 [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I love then when they came but unfortunately they are dying in my garden.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!
So far, so good! Timely shipping, plant packaged well and in good condition
Great condition and very healthy.
Two out of three are doing well….
My lavender plants are thriving. Thank you Great Garden Plants.
What lovely plants! Packaged beautifully. Let them settle for a few days then planted them per directions given on website. All are thriving. New shoots with blooms appearing. Will definitely be ordering again.
Arrived dead,dead,dead DEAD.
My plants are growing beautifully, just as expected. I have ordered several plants from the website over the years and they always grow really well. The plant descriptions and growing zones are right on.
It very sad looking. It just does seem to like it's new environment 😕
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you're having some trouble with your new lavender. We have a few resources that might be of help to you. You can check those out here, https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/questions-answered-series-lavender-lavandula/, and also here, https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/lavender-secrets-to-success/. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants if you cannot get your new plant to recover. All you will need to do is email photos to [email protected]. Happy Gardening!
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
Out of five, 3 lived
Hello! We're sorry to hear that you've had trouble with your lavender. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. https://www.greatgardenplants.com/pages/our-guarantee
We also have a guide to growing lavender which might be a helpful resource for you here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/lavender-secrets-to-success/
Happy Gardening!
They don’t look very good. I didn’t get enough water while I was on vacation so I’m not sure they are going to make it
It's growing well. I'm very pleased. Thank you.
Does this variety tolerate high humidity and the florida rainy season?
High humidity isn’t ideal for lavender, which prefers growing in dry Mediterranean climates. It’s rare that humidity outright kills your plant, but it is possible.
Does Elephants Purple Lavender repel rabbits
Yes, lavender is rabbit resistant!
Can you grow this plant indoors? Thank you
Hello! Check out our blog post all about growing lavender in containers. You're sure to find lots of helpful information!
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/how-to-grow-lavender-in-containers/
Best lavender plants for bedroom?
Thank you for contacting us! Are lavender plants are suitable for the outdoors. You can plant lavender in a window box outside your bedroom. Here is our blog on container planting and growing lavender.
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/questions-answered-series-lavender-lavandula/
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/what-size-pots-should-i-use-for-container-plantings/
I think its important to know if this is English or French lavender because one does well in my area and not the other. I don't find enough real info in the description. Is this lavender French or English or based on either?
Ellagance Purple Lavender is an English lavender as indicated by its botanical name Lavandula angustifolia which is located in the Details tab under More Information.