Charsaw Farms Lavender
Best fragrant addition for enhancing garden beauty and sensory experience.
This English lavender cultivar offers a tidy, upright form and intensely fragrant, deep violet blooms. While it establishes a bit slower, its compact habit and flowers that dry exceptionally well make it a standout for crafts and bouquets. It's a reliable choice for a classic lavender scent and appearance in well-drained, sunny gardens.
$7.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring strong fragrance and vibrant color in their outdoor spaces.
- Homeowners seeking versatile plants for diverse landscape designs and wildlife attraction.
- Busy individuals or new gardeners wanting a resilient, easy-to-grow perennial.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with consistently wet, heavy clay, or heavily shaded planting locations.
- Individuals preferring plants that require minimal or no shaping and trimming.
- Impatient growers expecting immediate, hands-off plant performance.
Performance breakdown
Drying Performance
Retains deep violet color exceptionally well for crafting and bouquets.
Fragrance Potency
Delivers a classic, robust scent that lingers long after harvest.
Growth Habit
Compact, upright structure keeps garden beds looking tidy and intentional.
Drought Tolerance
Requires minimal supplemental water once the root system is established.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, making it a safe bet for vulnerable landscapes.
Establishment Speed
Requires a bit of patience during the initial growing season.
Key Specs
Plant type
Evergreen shrub
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained soil
Water
Low once established
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Growth habit
Compact, upright
Height × Width
~2 ft. × 3 ft.
Stem length
~10–14 inches
Flower color
Deep violet
Calyx color
Dark purple
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