Ellagance Purple: Gardeners can grow this type from seed and enjoy flowers the first year, which is unusual for lavender. Munstead: This low-growing variety is popular for creating a short hedge ...

• Royal Velvet has long stemmed, dark purple and lavender 3- to 4-inch long flower spikes, a very showy bloomer. ... • Ellagance Purple, also dark purple floral spikes.

With flower-cluster wands and heavenly fragrance, English lavender is a good companion in Zone 5 gardens. Look at some varieties to plant and how to have better success overwintering this ...