Aromatic plant widely used in herb gardens and as perennial border. Most common flower color is purple, but also available in pink and white. Silvery gray narrow foliage. Flowers are highly perfumed and often used for drying. The essential oils are strongest just before the flowers open.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Lavender
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Fragrant, deep violet flower spikes
- Very similar to 'Munstead'
- Blooms all summer long
- Great for edging or dried
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to flower best
Grows best in gravelly soil trich in humus
Must have good winter drainage to prevent rot
Trim foliage in early spring to rejuvenate
Height: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Purple
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Lavandula (Perennial)
Common Name: Lavender
Aromatic plant widely used in herb gardens and as perennial border. Most common flower color is purple, but also available in pink and white. Silvery gray narrow foliage. Flowers are highly perfumed and often used for drying. The essential oils are strongest just before the flowers open.