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.