Ellagance Snow Lavandula

Ellagance Snow is a compact English lavender with fragrant white flower spikes and gray-green foliage. It is part of the Ellagance seed series, bred for an early, uniform crop and strong flowering stems. The series is described as a first-year-flowering perennial and is suited to sunny beds and containers. ## Size and Placement PanAmerican Seed’s 2016 catalog lists the Ellagance series at 12–14 inches tall by 10–12 inches wide and USDA Zones 5–8. Its entry names Snow as a Fleuroselect novelty, distinct from the separately listed Sky and Pink selections. The [RHS Ellagance Snow profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/370969/lavandula-angustifolia-ellagance-snow-ellagance-series/details) describes fragrant white summer flowers and an evergreen, aromatic habit. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. ## Growing Conditions Lavender performs best in free-draining soil and tolerates dry spells once established. Avoid waterlogged winter soil; gravelly or sandy conditions help keep the crown dry. The [PanAmerican Seed catalog](https://www.panamseed.com/documents/catalogs/14520_PASKieft_2016Catalog-LowRes.pdf) documents the Ellagance series dimensions, hardiness range, and seed-grown habit. ## Maintenance Deadhead after flowering and trim lightly in late summer if growth becomes straggly. In wet or cold regions, avoid autumn pruning and never cut back into old wood.