White Lavender 'Nana Alba'

White lavender 'Nana Alba' is a compact English lavender with narrow gray leaves and short white flower spikes. The Royal Horticultural Society describes it as dwarf white English lavender with late-summer flowers and lists 'Nana Alba' among names used for this lavender. Its profile gives a height to about 12 inches, while its size fields allow up to about 20 inches; leave room for the broader figure ([RHS plant profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/95364/lavandula-angustifolia-alba-nana/details)). ## Placement Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Lavender suits herb beds, borders, gravel gardens, and containers; this compact white-flowering selection also works as a low edging plant. The RHS notes that English lavender attracts bees and butterflies and tolerates drought once established. ## Maintenance Water while the plant establishes, then avoid frequent irrigation in heavy or poorly drained ground. Deadhead after flowering, and trim lightly in late summer to keep the mound tidy. Do not cut back into old bare stems, which may not regrow. In cold, wet regions, finish trimming before autumn weather sets in and provide a sheltered sunny position. [The RHS English lavender guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/lavender/english) explains the species' sun, drainage, pollinator, and pruning needs.