SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula x intermedia 'Sensational!™'
COMMON NAME: Sensational! Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide (blooms are up to 30 inches tall)
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: Zone 5-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Compact and upright
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Blue, midsummer to early fall
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. Ideal for mass plantings, attracts butterflies, and great for cut flowers.
Perfect for mass plantings, attracts butterflies, and ideal for cut flowers—what’s not to love about Sensational lavender? An offshoot of the popular and easy-to-grow Phenomenal, Sensational has extra-large eye-catching flowers spikes.
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