SHARON ROBERTS

Species:  Lavandula angustifolia

Cultivar:  ‘Sharon Roberts’

Flower Color:  Medium Purple

Stem Length:  12-14 inches

Plant Height:  24-30 inches

Origin:  introduced by Don Roberts of Premier Botanicals, Independence, Oregon in 1989.

This lavender has medium purple calices on especially long stems for an L. angustifolia cultivar. The flowers bloom in mid to late June and have a fragrance profile that is distinctly different than its cousin, ‘Buena Vista’.  But, like ‘Buena Vista’, the wavy, pliable stems can make the blooming bush look floppy, but the cut stems can be particularly useful in wreath and swag construction.

The fresh flowers can be used to make wreaths and fresh or dried flower arrangements. This cultivar boasts buds that cling well to the stem.  Dried buds can be used to make a fragrant potpourri, or to fill sachet bags and make other crafts.  In culinary applications, the fruity top-notes of this cultivar’s oil may be leveraged in sweet recipes.