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 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. Ideal for mass plantings, attracts butterflies, and great for cut flowers.