Lavandula angustifolia 'Graves' Lavender

Strong stems, rich color, and dependable performance—built for harvest and beauty.

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Graves’ is a standout English lavender known for its upright habit, sturdy architecture, and exceptional productivity. This variety produces abundant flower spikes on tall, rigid stems, making harvesting efficient and rewarding—whether for fresh bouquets, drying, or craft work.

The blooms are especially striking: dark violet, softly woolly calyces with sage-green bases topped by violet-blue corollas that hold both color and fragrance beautifully through the drying process. If you’re looking for a lavender that performs just as well after harvest as it does in the field or garden, ‘Graves’ delivers.

Beyond its harvest value, ‘Graves’ is a magnet for pollinators, drawing in butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects throughout its bloom period. Its vertical presence adds structure and rhythm to garden beds and landscape designs, while its balanced aroma and flavor profile make it suitable for culinary use, herbal blends, and infused goods.

Whether you are a commercial grower seeking efficiency, a designer wanting strong form, or a home gardener who loves multipurpose plants, ‘Graves’ is a reliable, high-performing lavender that earns its space season after season.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lavandula angustifolia ‘Graves’
• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature Size: 2½ ft. tall × 3 ft. wide
• Stem Length: 8–10 inches
• Flower Color: Violet-blue corollas
• Calyx: Dark violet with sage-green base, softly woolly
• Bloom Time: Early summer
• Fragrance: Classic English lavender, strong and enduring
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

Best Uses

• Landscaping & garden structure
• Culinary lavender
• Fresh bouquets
• Dried arrangements
• Crafts & sachets
• Pollinator gardens

Why Grow ‘Graves’?

• Tall, rigid stems ideal for efficient harvesting
• Excellent color retention when dried
• Productive, uniform flowering
• Strong architectural presence in the landscape
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Performs equally well for ornamental, culinary, and craft uses

This is a lavender that works hard—productive, beautiful, and dependable, with a form that feels intentional and refined.