Lavandula angustifolia "Nana Alba"

Common Name:
Dwarf White English Lavender

Description:
Lavandula angustifolia 'Nana Alba' is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its aromatic grey-green foliage and striking white flower spikes. This dwarf variety of English lavender is ideal for small gardens, borders, rockeries, and container planting. Flowering typically occurs from mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, thereby enhancing garden biodiversity. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, 'Nana Alba' exhibits excellent drought tolerance once established and is well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact form and encourages prolific blooming in subsequent seasons. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to various garden settings, including coastal and low-water landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

• Shrub – Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

Mature Size:

• Height: 30 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Topiary

• Aromatic Foliage

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested in large quantities.

Companion Plants:

• Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)

• Salvia officinalis (Sage)

• Thymus vulgaris (Thyme)

• Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower)

• Achillea millefolium (Yarrow)

• Sedum spp. (Stonecrop)