Premier Lavender Plants & Plugs – Lavandula angustifolia

Premier Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Premier’)

Introduced by Donald Roberts of Premier Botanicals in Independence, Oregon, in 1990, Premier lavender is a highly regarded variety known for its medium purple flowers and sweet fragrance. Its ability to bloom twice in a season makes it a standout choice for both ornamental and functional purposes.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Medium purple, providing a classic lavender hue that enriches any garden or landscape.

• Foliage: Green leaves that contrast beautifully with the purple blooms.

• Stem Length: Grows between 10 to 12 inches, making it ideal for cutting gardens or floral arrangements.

• Bloom Time: Blooms twice, starting in late spring, offering extended seasons of color and fragrance.

• Plant Height: Reaches 24 to 30 inches, making it a perfect mid-height option for garden borders or mass plantings.

• Spacing: Requires 30 to 36 inches for proper air circulation and healthy growth.

• Hardiness Zones: Thrives in zones 5 to 9, adaptable to a range of climates.

Premier lavender is particularly valued for its light, sweet fragrance, making it a favorite for both home gardeners and commercial growers. Its repeat-blooming habit allows for multiple harvests of its aromatic flowers, ideal for making sachets, potpourri, or essential oils. This variety is also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, adding to its versatility and ease of care.