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Lavender 'Hidcote'
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Height:10-12 Inches
- Spread:12-15 Inches
- Bloom Color: Lavender
- Foliage Color: Gray-Green
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.
Lavender 'Hidcote' - English Lavender from Hoffie Nursery
Lavender 'Hidcote' - English Lavender from Hoffie Nursery
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
Bloom Time
| • | June - September |
Additional Information about Lavender 'Hidcote'
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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lavender 'Hidcote'
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.
