Lavender 'Hidcote'
English Lavender/Lavandula angustifolia
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Fragrant blue-green foliage with 3-4" whorled purple flower spikes. This variety has darker blue flowers than most of the English Lavenders.
Lavender is a lovely herb that is popular in a rock or herb garden, as a border plant or in a container.
Height
10-12 Inches
Spread
12-15 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Interesting Notes
As well as for its unmistakable perfume, lavender has been recognized since Roman times for its healing and antiseptic qualities, its ability to deter insects, and for washing.
Bloom Time
June-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
They are very particular to siting and must be in full sun with very well drained soil. The foliage should be cut back in the spring to accommodate the new growth.
Good Companions
Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Maiden Pinks (Dianthus deltoides), Hen and Chicks (Sempervivum braunii), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Threadleaf (Coreopsis Permathread), Variegated Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus ), Silver Edge Thyme (Perennial) (Thymus vulgaris), Mouse Ear Coreopsis (Coreopsis auriculata), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Alyssum (Alyssum wulfenianum), Bee Balm (Monarda Sugar Buzz® ), Tickseed (Coreopsis UPTICK™ ), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum Chick Charms®)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
