Lavandula Angustifolia Victorian Amethyst

English Lavender, Victorian Amethyst English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Victorian Amethyst’ (English Lavender)

A compact, evergreen perennial, Lavandula angustifolia ‘Victorian Amethyst’ is prized for its vivid pink to magenta-purple flower spikes, offering one of the richest pink tones among English lavenders. Blooming in early to mid-summer, the flowers stand above a dense mound of aromatic gray-green foliage, creating a bold yet refined display. Its compact habit makes it well-suited for borders, edging, and small 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: Early to mid-summer
Bloom Length: Moderate to long; typically 4–6 weeks

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, deer resistant

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

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage a tidy habit. 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

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Purple Pink

Leaf color

Dark Sea Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Dry Area, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes