SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

COMMON NAME: Hidcote English Lavender

GARDEN SIZE: 18-24 inches tall x 18-24 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA 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

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; fragrant, grey-green

FLOWERS: Deep purple-blue flowers in mid to late summer

PLANT ORIGIN: Mediterranean

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

FERTILIZING: Feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer. Bone meal in 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.