Lavendula Angustifolia Croxton's Wild

English Lavender 'Croxton's Wild'

Lavandula angustifolia ‘Croxton’s Wild’ (English Lavender) is a hardy, fragrant perennial with a compact to slightly spreading, mounded habit. It features narrow, gray-green foliage and produces rich violet-purple flower spikes in early to mid-summer, often with a light rebloom. This cultivar is valued for its strong fragrance, deeper flower color, and reliable performance in cooler climates.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 18–24" W × 12–18" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; low water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-summer; may rebloom lightly (3–5 weeks primary bloom)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Ideal for borders, edging, herb gardens, and mass plantings. Excellent for drying, sachets, and fragrant cut flowers. Its strong color and fragrance make it a standout in both formal and informal plantings.

Care:
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage rebloom. Cut back in early spring, avoiding woody stems. Requires excellent drainage and performs best in lean soils—avoid heavy, wet conditions.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Early Summer, Mid Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Rocky, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes