Avignon Early Blue Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia 'PAS1213797'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Avignon Early Blue Lavender highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 6-8
The traditional color and soothing fragrance you'd expect of this classic garden perennial, Avignon Early Blue Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'PAS1213797') conjures a sense of tranquility with their heightened color and intensified fragrance.
The wondrously fragrant flowers are deep violet-blue with violet petals. Early Blue grows much better in cool conditions, so it will be absolutely covered in flower spikes beginning in mid-spring, weeks before other Lavender, and last well into the summer. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 8.
Fuzzy foliage creates a delicate, dense mound, and the fragrant, sage-green leaves are handsome backdrops for the blooms. Butterflies, Hummingbirds and Bees flock to these blooms, but no need to worry about deer and bunnies.
How to Use Early Blue Lavender In The Landscape
Elegant as drifts, or mass plantings that conjure the serene pastoral French countryside. Lavender is lovely in a 'Garden of the Senses', or any mixed bed, lending a classic charm and feel! A robust edible herb, Early Blue is a workhorse in the Culinary garden and isn't all looks and scent, but also aromatic flavor! Plus its usefulness in crafts, both fresh and dried décor, is as broad as your imagination.
Lavender is at home in English and Cottage borders as it is in Cutting and Pollinator gardens! Plus a lovely cut flower or both fresh and dried bouquets. Formal gardens benefit from the straight lines and neat, tidy appearance, while its love for dryer conditions makes Avignon Lavender great in the Rock Garden.
The purple-blue flowers are a great thriller in containers, making it easy to keep the fragrance close by. Extend your growing season by bringing Early Blue indoors for the winter in a pot with good drainage in a protected sunny location.
- Intensely Fragrant Violet-Blue Blooms
- Fragrant Sage-Green Foliage
- Showy Long-Lasting Flowers
- Dense Mounded Shape
- Supports Beneficial Pollinators
- Soaps & Home Crafts
- Great Fresh or Dried Flowers
#ProPlantTips For Care
Early Blue perfumes the landscape as a strong stemmed perennial in cooler climates or an annual in cold winters below zone 6. While those gardeners in the warmest growing zones, can enjoy Early Blue Lavender as a small, broad-leaved evergreen shrub.
For best results, it must be in full sun. Thriving in the heat and high humidity, Lavender lives for the hot weather. Like all English Lavenders, it prefers well-drained soil with low moisture once it is established. However, can tolerate poor soils. The root system does poorly in soggy conditions. Even containers require fast drainage.
- Heat & Sun Tolerant
- Waterwise and Xeric Perennial
- Thrives in Well-Drained Poor Soils
- Deer Resistant
- Can Be Evergreen In Mild Winters
Wondrously deep hues and luscious scent, Avignon Early Blue Lavender will fill your garden with sensory delights! Hurry and order your own hardy aromatic Lavender now while supplies last at Nature Hills Nursery today!
Learn more about Planting and Caring for Lavender in our Garden Blog!
