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Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 cm (12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English lavender) produces showy, greyish violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, fine textured, aromatic and evergreen foliage that is dark green in colour. The stems are fragrant. Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English lavender) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and salt.