SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula stoechas 'Anouk Deluxe 16115' PP #35,064

COMMON NAME: Anouk Purple Flare Spanish Lavender

GARDEN SIZE: Reaches 14 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 14 in. wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6-10

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Compact

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen, fragrant, gray-green

FLOWERS: Deep purple-violet. Blooms spring through summer.

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.