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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Hidcote English Lavender

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

This is a slow growing lavender that grows to 1'-2' tall and wide,with violet flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Dried flowers are great in arrangements. This Lavender prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. It is also cold tolerant. Flowers are fragrant.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.