SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula x intermedia 'Edelweiss'

COMMON NAME: 'Edelweiss' Lavender

GARDEN SIZE: 24-36" tall, 24-30" wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-10

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

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

HABIT (FORM): Upright, Compact

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen, fragrant, gray-green

FLOWERS: White, blooms from mid summer to early fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Flowers feed many pollinators, but the plant is not a host for local 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.