Lavandula Angustifolia - Bowles Early

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Bowles Early’ (English Lavender)

A compact, early-flowering evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Bowles Early’ is valued for its soft lavender to pale purple flower spikes that appear earlier than many other English lavenders. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it often continues with intermittent reblooming. The aromatic, gray-green foliage forms a neat, mounded habit, making it an excellent choice for edging and smaller garden spaces.

Type: Evergreen perennial
Mature Size: 1–2′ W × 1–2′ H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; prefers slightly alkaline conditions
Water: Low; drought tolerant once established

Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (often reblooms)
Bloom Length: Long; typically 4–6 weeks with intermittent repeat bloom

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses:
Borders, edging, herb gardens, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, cottage gardens, drought-tolerant landscapes

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Avoid cutting into woody stems. Requires excellent drainage—do not overwater. Trim in early spring to promote dense growth.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1-2'

Width

1-2'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Violet

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Ground Cover

Drought tolerant

No