SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deep Rose' PP26,493

COMMON NAME: Anouk Deep Rose Spanish Lavender

GARDEN SIZE: 14 to 18 inches tall by 12 to 14 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6 to 9

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!

HABIT (FORM): Upright, compact perennial

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Silvery-green, aromatic foliage with high disease resistance

FLOWERS: Lavender-rose flower spikes topped with deep rose-purple flags; long bloom season from spring through fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for regional species. Deer and rabbit resistant.

FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in the early fall may help with overwintering.

PRUNING: Trim lightly after flowering to promote next season's growth

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Dogs, Cats, Horses

USES: Sometimes used for aromatics and aromatherapy.