hardy lavender plants Celestial Star English Lavender Plant

hardy lavender plants Celestial Star English Lavender PlantQuick Care Guide Sun: Full sun (68+ hours daily) Water: Low once established; allow soil to dry between waterings Soil: Excellent drainage required (sandy or well amended soil works best) Hardiness: USDA Zones 59 Pollinators: Attracts bees and beneficial insects Deer: Naturally deer resistant Mature Size: ~2 ft. tall 3 ft. wide Pruning: Lightly after flowering and again in early spring Containers: Grows well in pots with drainage holes Golden Rule for

🌿Quick Care Guide

☀️ Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

💧 Water: Low once established; allow soil to dry between waterings

🌱 Soil: Excellent drainage required (sandy or well-amended soil works best)

❄️ Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9

🐝 Pollinators: Attracts bees and beneficial insects

🦌 Deer: Naturally deer resistant

📏 Mature Size: ~2 ft. tall × 3 ft. wide

✂️ Pruning: Lightly after flowering and again in early spring

🪴 Containers: Grows well in pots with drainage holes

🌼 Golden Rule for Success:

Sun + Drainage = Healthy Lavender

Plant in your sunniest location and never allow roots to sit in wet soil, especially in winter.

Celestial Star is an English lavender plant with a calm, architectural presence and rare white flowers. Instead of purple, it blooms in clean, pure white—bright and striking, especially when planted alongside darker lavender varieties. Grown with care at our family nursery, this hardy perennial performs beautifully in sunny gardens, borders, and cutting beds.

Plants grow in a gentle V-shaped form that’s upright without feeling rigid. The foliage is green with a soft gray cast, giving the plant structure and visual interest even when it’s not in bloom. From mid-June through mid-July, long flower spikes rise on dark green stems. Some stems curve slightly, adding natural character while still keeping a tidy overall look. 

The flowers are excellent for cutting and hold both their shape and classic English lavender fragrance when harvested. While Celestial Star lavender may be used for culinary purposes in moderation, it is most often grown for ornamental use and fresh or dried arrangements.

WHY GARDENERS LOVE CELESTIAL STAR LAVENDER

• Rare white-flowering English lavender
• Elegant, upright V-shaped growth
• Strong stems well suited for cutting
• Creates beautiful contrast with purple varieties
• Holds fragrance and form when cut
• Attractive structure even out of bloom 

HOW IT GROWS

• Plant type: Evergreen perennial shrub
• Growth habit: Upright, V-shaped, compact
• Sun: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
• Soil: Excellent drainage required
• Water: Low once established; allow soil to dry between waterings
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
• Additional traits: Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pollinator friendly 

Celestial Star lavender performs best in bright sun and lean, well-drained soils. Proper drainage is especially important for winter survival and long-term plant health.

 SIZE & BLOOM

• Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 3 ft.
• Stem length: ~10–12 inches
• Bloom time: Mid-June to mid-July
• Flower color: Pure white
• Fragrance: Sweet, classic English lavender

 BEST USES

• Fresh bouquets and cutting gardens
• Landscape borders and mixed plantings
• Mediterranean-style gardens
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes
• High-contrast garden designs

Celestial Star is a refined white-flowering English lavender plant that brings structure, contrast, and classic fragrance to the garden with very little effort. With proper care, this dependable perennial will provide years of beauty, fragrance, and reliable performance.

Looking for more varieties? Explore our English Lavender Collection.