Lavandula angustifolia 'Graves' Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Graves' is a distinguished English lavender cultivar celebrated for its upright growth habit and tall, rigid stems that are useful in both fresh and dried floral arrangements. This is a productive variety that generates abundant flower spikes featuring dark violet calyces and violet-blue corollas that maintain their color and aromatic qualities through the drying process. Its productive blooms and sturdy stem structure makes harvesting a great option for this variety. 'Graves' serves multiple purposes with equal distinction—it functions as an outstanding pollinator plant, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects while providing reliable nectar sources. The versatility extends across culinary, ornamental, and crafting uses making it an invaluable addition to diverse garden settings. Whether incorporated into landscape designs for vertical interest, harvested for fresh bouquets, dried for long-lasting arrangements, or utilized in culinary preparations, this cultivar delivers consistent performance and aesthetic appeal. Its combination of architectural presence, productive flowering, and multi-purpose utility makes 'Graves' an exceptional choice for both commercial growers and home gardeners seeking a high-performing lavender variety.

Evergreen Shrub

Height x Width: 2 ½ ft. x 3 ft.

Stem Length: 8-10 in.

Flower Color (corolla): Violet-Blue

Calyx: Dark Violet with sage green at base, woolly

Bloom Time: early summer

Full Sun

Well-Draining Soil

Best Uses: landscaping, culinary, bouquets, crafts

Most plants are shipped in 2 3/8” square, by 3 ¾” deep “band pots”. Plant size varies by species and shipping date but will be well rooted and ready to plant.