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Lavandula angustifolia 'Tucker's Early Purple' Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'Tucker's Early Purple' Lavender
Early color · Lasting beauty · True farm favorite
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Tucker’s Early Purple is an English lavender that sets the pace for the season. It blooms earlier than most varieties and holds its deep color well as summer progresses, making it one of the first plants to bring strong lavender color into the garden.
The flowers are a rich violet-blue, held in violet calyces with a subtle sage-green base that adds depth up close. From a distance, the color reads bold and saturated—highly visible in the field and unmistakable once it starts blooming.
Stems are sturdy and mid-length, making this variety easy to use for cutting without overwhelming garden plantings. It performs equally well in fresh bouquets, dried bundles, and the kitchen, where its classic English lavender fragrance and flavor stand out.
During our 2023 season, Tucker’s Early Purple quickly became a customer favorite, often one of the first plants people chose after seeing it in bloom.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Blooms earlier than most English lavenders
- Rich, long-lasting color
- Deep violet-blue flowers
- Strong stems suited for cutting
- Excellent for drying and culinary use
- Proven favorite in the field
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
- Growth habit: Compact, upright
Full sun and good drainage bring out the best color and performance.
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height x spread: 2 ft. X 2 1/2 ft.
- Stem length: ~8–12 inches
- Flower color: Dark violet-blue
- Calyx color: Violet with sage-green base
- Bloom time: Early season
- Fragrance: Classic English lavender
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun
- Avoid heavy or soggy soil
- Space plants to allow good airflow
- Water regularly during the first growing season
BEST USES
- Fresh bouquets
- Dried bundles
- Potpourri and crafts
- Culinary applications
- Garden borders
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Tucker’s Early Purple if you:
- Want early-season color
- Prefer bold purple tones
- Enjoy cutting your own flowers
- Like cooking with lavender
Tucker’s Early Purple is a dependable, early-blooming English lavender with strong color and wide usefulness—an excellent choice for gardeners building a well-rounded lavender collection.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
I love Tuckers Early Purples because it is one of the earliest L. angustifolias, lasts a long time and is a deep purple. The plants I bought were healthy and are growing well. I don’t expect to see any blooms this year but I’m looking forward to the next year.