Lavender 'Ellagance Snow' is a compact and fragrant white blooming English lavender prized for its uniform habit and silvery green foliage. Its refined form and clean color make it a standout in borders and herb gardens where it provides lasting scent and structure even when not in bloom. The dense upright stems and early flowering time make it ideal for pollinator focused designs and low maintenance landscapes.
Height & Spread: 12 - 14 in x 12 - 16 in
Bloom Time: Early to mid summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, slightly alkaline soils
Watering Needs: Low once established; avoid overwatering
Deer Resistance: Highly deer and rabbit resistant due to aromatic oils
Native Status
Lavandula angustifolia, from which this cultivar originates, is native to the Mediterranean region. 'Ellagance Snow' is a cultivated variety bred for compact size and profuse blooming well suited for sunny climates and dry soils.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Lavender’s rich nectar supports honeybees, bumblebees, and small native bees like leafcutters and sweat bees throughout summer.
Butterflies
- Common Buckeyes, Painted Ladies, and Swallowtails feed on its blooms particularly during warm afternoon hours.
Beneficial Insects
- Hoverflies and parasitic wasps frequent lavender for shelter and nectar helping suppress pest populations in nearby plantings.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 12 - 16 in apart to allow airflow and full dome shaped growth in border and container settings.
Landscape Placement:
- Perfect for borders, herb gardens, containers, and dry slopes. Its tidy growth and soft coloring pair well with both traditional and minimalist designs.
Companion Plants
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Wispy lavender blue flowers create a cloudlike backdrop that enhances the crisp white blooms of lavender.
- Achillea millefolium 'Peter Cottontail' - Creamy white flat topped flowers echo the color palette and attract pollinators in tandem.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' - Light yellow daisy like blooms add softness and motion while blooming concurrently with lavender.
- Stachys byzantina (Lambs Ear) - Velvety silver foliage reinforces the soft texture and color scheme thriving in the same dry conditions.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Snow Hill' - Dense white flower spikes extend the season and add vertical contrast to the rounded form of lavender.