Lavender 'Essence Purple'

Essence® Purple is a compact, upright English lavender with deep purple flowers and good branching. Florensis describes this selection as early flowering, fragrant, bee friendly, heat and drought tolerant, and capable of flowering in its first year. ## Flowers and form The compact growth and upright habit suit border plantings and containers. Its abundant deep purple flowers and fragrance add color and scent while attracting bees. Florensis lists the selection for landscape use, including both large and small containers. ## Growing conditions Grow it in full sun. The supplier describes Essence® as winter hardy and easy to grow, with durable performance. Its exact flowering schedule can vary with production and planting conditions. ## Maintenance Florensis identifies this as a low-maintenance lavender and notes that it can flower in its first year. Choose a sunny place with room for the upright plant to branch, and see the [Florensis Essence Purple product page](https://www.florensis.com/en/products/bedding-plants/perennials/lavandula-angustifolia/lavandula-angustifolia-essence?variety=15727) for selection information.