Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Hidcote English Lavender - Shipped
Hicote English Lavender is a woody evergreen perennial with highly aromatic grey-green leaves popular for potpourri. The stems end with clusters of fragrant blue-violet flowers all summer. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained alkaline soils. Drought resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Well drained soils is essential to prevent root rot- mulch with rocks to combat high humidity. Susceptible to leaf and root rot. Deadheading will promote continued blooms. Toxic to pets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Water Gardens, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Sedum, Rose
IMAGE: Irene Grassi from Italy, Lavanda nana (Lavandula angustifolia var. Hidcote blue) (7996218850), CC BY-SA 2.0