Lavandula X Intermedia -Alba

White Lavender

Lavandula × intermedia ‘Alba’ (White Lavandin) is a fragrant perennial with a mounded habit and upright flowering spikes. It features narrow, silvery-gray foliage and produces tall spikes of pure white flowers in mid to late summer. This hybrid lavender is more vigorous and heat-tolerant than English lavender, with longer stems ideal for cutting and drying.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 24–36" W × 24–30" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Mounded with upright flower spikes

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Great for borders, mass plantings, herb gardens, and low hedges. Excellent for dried flowers, sachets, and fragrant cut arrangements. Performs well in hot, dry, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

Care:
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage; avoid wet winter conditions.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub, Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

24-36''

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Shape

Mounded, Upright

Drought tolerant

No