SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula x intermedia Phenomenal® ('Niko' PP24193)
COMMON NAME: Phenomenal English Lavender
GARDEN SIZE: 2-2.5 feet tall x 4-4.5 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-draining, preferably rocky soil. Allow to go almost dry between waterings. Do not over water!
HABIT (FORM): Mounding, dense, uniform
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green
FLOWERS: Rich purple shades, midsummer through late summer
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.