SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula stoechas ‘Silver Anouk’

COMMON NAME: Silver Anouk Spanish Lavender, French or Butterfly Lavender

GARDEN SIZE: 10-14 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Medium

USDA ZONE: 6-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Upright, bushy, mound

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green

FLOWERS: Deep-purple spikes ; all summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for native 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. Excellent in mixed containers, hot, sunny borders, and for indoor wintering. Drought-tolerant, attracts butterflies, and suitable for culinary use, cut flowers, and more.